Posted by LibraryGirl on December 10, 2008, at 12:39:24
In reply to I'd like to get to know the Babble therapists, posted by Dinah on November 24, 2008, at 20:29:20
Well, I'm obviously late, but here's my response anyway. :)
I just started with a new therapist about a month ago. She was referred to me by someone b/c she has over 20 years experience with Eating Disorders and, a bonus, her office is literally a two minute drive from my apartment. She has the same first name as my sister, which I thought would be weird, but thankfully she isn't anything like my sister, neither physically or otherwise, so it isn't an issue (although I find myself avoiding calling her by her first name).
I don't know her too well yet, but so far I can tell she's very direct. If she's thinking something, she'll say it, she doesn't hold back and I feel I can probably trust her in what she says. She has a knack for zoning in on what the problem issues are; even after my first session with her she pinpointed a number of my issues, all right-on, and some that were true but I would have never thought to bring up on my own.
She's in her late 40s. Single. Has 8 pets at home. She brings her dog, Angel, to the office with her. Her office is like a messy living room: couch with pillows, coffee table, side table, lamps, candles, books/magazines, dishes for the dog, tapestries and things on the walls.
She offers hugs at the end of sessions too, which I don't think many T's do. She gives out her cell phone number, and she seems very dedicated and involved with her clients.
She can be a bit haphazard and scattered when it comes to scheduling appointments and keeping strict appointment times.
I guess that's it so far :)
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