Posted by annierose on October 6, 2006, at 6:27:10
In reply to Questions about therapy from a newbie, posted by NthnBrazil on October 6, 2006, at 5:19:53
I also see a psychodynamic therapist, and they tend to let the client lead the session, but my therapist does talk.
In several studies (and I don't recall the source) the technique of the therapist isn't as important as how well the client likes the therapist, or thinks the therapist is able to help him/her. So --- if I was you, I would go a few more times (maybe once or twice) and if I still didn't feel any sort of connection (in a general sense) I would try someone else. In essence you are shopping for a therapist, which can be very difficult and expensive, but better end up with someone that you like.
Getting back to your first question, yes, therapy is about you talking and the therapist helping you connect the dots or draw conclusions and helping you open up your emotional life and connect.
The things your therapist said sound like therapist-talk, almost a cliche. It could be because he/she doesn't know you very much. And it does take some time to build a rapport.
That's my two cents. Welcome to babble.
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