topic Takk Theraoy in Wellness

Takk Theraoy

I am still oxox — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:30:59 GMT

I belong to Better Help, which is a online therapy service, I spoke to someone fro close to a year and it went no where, I change in July and since then the therapist rebooked three appointment, one at the very last minute and is now taking a 3 week vacation

I told her politely of my dissatisfaction with her and found another provider at the service, I am at a point in my life where I look out for me and my husband.

I am pretty sure I did the right thing

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PamfromCT — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:36:37 GMT

@I am still oxox, You surely did the right thing. That person is at best nonprofessional. You can do better. You deserve better. Best wishes to you.

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BlueFinch — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:38:52 GMT

For good outcomes with therapy, there has to be a good fit. The therapist has to be as dedicated as the client. I'm pretty sure you did the right thing, too. Good for you for advocating for yourself and your husband.

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Mindy D — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:51:00 GMT

@I am still oxox @What type of therapy did the first therapist use? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Different therapeutic approaches fit different client needs. When you choose your new therapist, ask what type of therapy will be used.

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jlkz — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:49:46 GMT

@I am still oxox

You were too tolerant from your description of her unprofessional behavior. The year long lack of progress is also an indicator....she should have said the fit was not good and recommended someone she thought would be a better fit.

I have always told my team members and later on my career clients and college students: Trust your gut !

In my many careers, whenever I discounted my feelings, I paid a price.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:44:53 GMT

@jlkz I am sorry but you missed a detail I have only been speaking to her since mid July, still long enough to make a decision about her lack of professionalism

@jlkz wrote:
@I am still oxox

You were too tolerant from your description of her unprofessional behavior. The year long lack of progress is also an indicator....she should have said the fit was not good and recommended someone she thought would be a better fit.

I have always told my team members and later on my career clients and college students: Trust your gut !

In my many careers, whenever I discounted my feelings, I paid a price.

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Mindy D — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:55:31 GMT

@I am still oxox @Your second therapist viewed her work more like a part time job, rather than a career.

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Nuttmeg — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:03:24 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I belong to Better Help, which is a online therapy service, I spoke to someone fro close to a year and it went no where, I change in July and since then the therapist rebooked three appointment, one at the very last minute and is now taking a 3 week vacation
I told her politely of my dissatisfaction with her and found another provider at the service, I am at a point in my life where I look out for me and my husband.
I am pretty sure I did the right thing

@I am still oxox

I am old fashion. Therapy is either in person,

tele-visit or by phone.

Please go back to the doctor who recommended you go to therapy and find someone else.

I went to the website, and did the questions. I hope the therapist does a proper intake interview.

I do hope you are able to find someone who can help.

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jlkz — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:59:44 GMT

@I am still oxox

Wow, I did miss that detail ! Thanks for pointing it out.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:54:46 GMT

@Nuttmeg This is by phone, I am not sure how you hink I was communicating with the therapist and no one reccomended that I see a theapist, I would rather not do an in person session most of those around here stoped when Covid started

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
I belong to Better Help, which is a online therapy service, I spoke to someone fro close to a year and it went no where, I change in July and since then the therapist rebooked three appointment, one at the very last minute and is now taking a 3 week vacation
I told her politely of my dissatisfaction with her and found another provider at the service, I am at a point in my life where I look out for me and my husband.
I am pretty sure I did the right thing
@I am still oxox
I am old fashion. Therapy is either in person,
tele-visit or by phone.
Please go back to the doctor who recommended you go to therapy and find someone else.

I went to the website, and did the questions. I hope the therapist does a proper intake interview.

I do hope you are able to find someone who can help.

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Nuttmeg — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:31:12 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Nuttmeg This is by phone, I am not sure how you hink I was communicating with the therapist and no one reccomended that I see a theapist, I would rather not do an in person session most of those around here stoped when Covid started

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
I belong to Better Help, which is a online therapy service, I spoke to someone fro close to a year and it went no where, I change in July and since then the therapist rebooked three appointment, one at the very last minute and is now taking a 3 week vacation
I told her politely of my dissatisfaction with her and found another provider at the service, I am at a point in my life where I look out for me and my husband.
I am pretty sure I did the right thing
@I am still oxox
I am old fashion. Therapy is either in person,
tele-visit or by phone.
Please go back to the doctor who recommended you go to therapy and find someone else.

I went to the website, and did the questions. I hope the therapist does a proper intake interview.

I do hope you are able to find someone who can help.

I believed you were doing phone therapy.

Please ask a medical professional to recommend you a local therapist who provides therapy over the phone.

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sydsgma1 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:08:20 GMT

@I am still oxox I am a licensed consulting psychologist . Effective therapy is done in person or bia telemed. A good therapist listens to what is being said and the accompanying body language.

Most insurance plans cover a certain amount of sessions. I recommend that you go back to your referring doctor and request a new referral.

It makes sense that you have not made progress. That is why I would suggest a change.

best of luck.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:01:14 GMT

@sydsgma1 Most therapists do no take medicare, which is why I do Better Help.

No one recommended that I talk to a therapist it was a personal decision

@sydsgma1 wrote:
@I am still oxox I am a licensed consulting psychologist . Effective therapy is done in person or bia telemed. A good therapist listens to what is being said and the accompanying body language.

Most insurance plans cover a certain amount of sessions. I recommend that you go back to your referring doctor and request a new referral.

It makes sense that you have not made progress. That is why I would suggest a change.

best of luck.

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hckynut — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:24:21 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I am at a point in my life where I look out for me and my husband.
I am pretty sure I did the right thing

@I am still oxox

I have pretty much "been at that point of my life" my whole adulthood, slightly even before.

My mother took care of me as a child, but as an adult I knew, if I did not take care of ME, why would I think someone else would?

Of course you did the right thing. You did exactly what I would have done, and HAVE DONE, many times in my life. Tell people how I feel, no beating around the Mulberry!

hckynut