When is it a good time to leave your therapist?
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When my therapist gets "off track" I don't hesitate to remind him that we are there to talk about my problems and issues. One time he started to tell me about a family issue of his own and I interrupted him and told him that I would be happy to listen and perhaps give him advice but I charged the same rate as he did. He hasn't done that again and we have a pretty good understanding about "boundaries'.
you need to leave the crazy nest and fly to the sane world (no offense). Its all in your head, your therapist has been your safety blanket. In reality, you could have done all those thing.
Just believe and you will succeed!
wen u feel that u have nothing more to get off ur chest and every thing is going in ur favor i think is a god time to leave a theripist or if the theripist is leaking information find a new one and sue that way u get money and a better theripist =)
It is up to you and ONLY you whether you think you're ready to leave your therapist. You should also find someone you could talk to about everything - like a close friend or family member... at least you won't have to pay them to talk to them.
if all she does in the1st few minutes or however long and it should be obvious to her that you dont wanna hear about them. its clear she is no longer in your best interest.
since things are going well. i would just plainly express to her that you feel you can handle things on your own. as you fell you have made alot of progress but now her constant talk about her vacations its clear to you is not helping you to focus and you feel you need to find someone who can focus on you and your needs and accomplishments.but be sure to thank her for the progress she has helped you to make. and that you are greatful for it.and then go find another therapist. be honest with the new person how you felt with the last one so they can work with you properly and do whatever it takes to reassure you that the focus is on you and your needs. goodluck!
You are the only one to know for sure if its a good time to stop seeing your doctor. If you're going 2 times a week now, try cutting back to once a month, then once every 3 months, then once every 6 months. Doctors dont like to just stop therapy because it may make the client feel as if they have been abandoned and may re create feelings of depression. Have a talk with your doctor and say you think youre doing really well and want to come less and see what they say. But it is ultimately up to you.
It's time to leave when you feel you've gotten everything from her, that she had to give. Can you stand on your own 2 feet now? Does she have anything more to offer you?
Why don't you ask her opinion? You've shared so much with her, you surely feel comfortable asking her if she believes you're ready to succeed on your own.
Meanwhile, rely on your friends. Talk to them. That's what friends are for.
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You sound like you are ready to fly! GEt your wings and go. Talk to your therapist.about yoru feelings. Tell her your are ready to move on.
Work on skills you need to get supports to you when you
need it or if you need them again and then forge ahead.
Maybe yoru therapist has reason she wants you to continue.Still you dont have to agree with them.
Regardless, You have done a wonderful job!
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