Here's what was going through my mind:
Is he listening?
Is he just coasting by because of the six free sessions?
Did he seriously just look at his cell phone messages?
Does he not have notes from my last session that I have to re-explain things?
He opened with: So, what would you like to talk about?
Seriously? I just unloaded my issues in the first visit and that's why I'm here. I want you to do your job and help me to help myself! Give me something...something to chew on or ponder. Ask me a damned question... anything!
I told him I didn't take his advice to go for a walk and that I have no idea why I simply have zero motivation or interest to do anything. He acted like "eh, no big deal, just try again."
Omg I just remembered that he also asked me how his wife could apply to my company for a job!!!
Anyway... I guess I have to search for a new therapist.
Totally relate. Finding a therapist that is the right fit is hard sometimes, but don't stop looking. If all else fails, I have two in recent history that were good fits for me, perhaps phone calls might be an option? Here is the first I would recommend http://www.leeannehartwell.com
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Hi Dana! I wanted to thank you so much for the referral by the way. My therapist is still a dud but I will go until the free six visits are over. I'm in Holly Springs, NC, about 30 minutes from Raleigh, and from Durham.
DeleteSpeaking of which, can I have your address? Not to send anything necessarily but just to have it.
Hola Jeanine <3
DeleteRight now we are at
206 7th St
4L
Jersey City, NJ 07302
but we won't be for very much longer ;)
Always thinking of you my dear friend.
Big hugs and then some xo
I like it best when you write a lot.
ReplyDeleteMissing you and your vibe!! xo