Posted by Camille Dumont on January 5, 2005, at 22:55:48
In reply to Is your therapist harsh?, posted by pinkeye on January 5, 2005, at 14:12:32
I saw a few psychologists before I chose the one to work with. It was one heck of an expensive shopping month but it was worth it.
I remember one of them was rather harsh and insensitive. She concluded the session with this piece of priceless insight : between now and our next session, try do find something to do not to feel depressed (I was there for major depression). Gee! Why didn't I think of that before :P.
Needless to say, there was no next session with her.
The psychologist I chose was super super gentle ... I can't even remember her criticizing me in any way. But I guess it was what I needed and any criticisim would have sent me running 100 mile an hour (being the person that I am) ... plus at 85$ a pop, I expected to feel better when I left her office than when I came in. Therapy is a service you buy ... not charity that is given to you.
poster:Camille Dumont
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