Posted by gardenergirl on March 10, 2004, at 0:14:11
In reply to Re: does age matter in therapy? » CareBear04, posted by Fallen4myT on March 9, 2004, at 23:29:24
I work with college age clients. They are definitely appropriate for therapy. Others in my program at school (I am in training as a doctoral student in clinical psychology) work with adolescents and children. There is a so a group who work with older adults. So there is no one "right" age for therapy, just what is right for the client. I waited until I was 37 to start therapy. I wish I had had your courage when I was your age. It might have avoided pain and suffering for me.
It sounds to me like your therapist (we call them "T"'s) is not connecting with you. That is the T's job. It is not your job to suddenly start talking if you are not comfortable.
Do you have any other options? Is there a university clinic nearby who might be able to take you on? Or are you in a school where counseling is available?
Another option is to talk with your T about your discomfort in talking. Or whatever is keeping you from talking (sounds like it might be his blabbing as well). The more you can clear the air, the more you both might feel comfortable talking.
I wish you the very best and admire you for taking this on at your age. Not because it is unusual or not "right" for therapy, but because I am envious that you are ready and it took me so long. :-)
Good luck and let us know how it works out!
gg
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