A therapist has never broken up with me, I’m not sure if that makes me ace or incredibly messed up 😆 I’m willing to admit I’m a complicated latter and have even joked that I’ll be employing my therapists through to the afterlife.
Ps. I’m also a BetterHelp user, same as you, I wanted an English speaking therapist but the Spanish wage doesn’t go far. BetterHelp offer good value for money.
I met with a new therapist last night, as I still had two weeks banked on BH. After a session with the new therapist, I am reasonably sure I will stick around for another month. She seemed much more in tune with my needs than my first therapist, who seemed oddly focused on an eight-session solution.
Seems to me that Therapist #1 has an ulterior motive that may be more in tune with BetterHealth's compensation scaling than with helping people. I'm glad Therapist #2 seems to be more reasonably grounded. Great job on seeking help and working on yourself! <3
I think you're fortunate to have found a therapist who helped. I never have, but thankfully I have found, over many years, that meditation has been of enormous benefit. I guess we all have different needs at different times. Thanks for bravely sharing your story. I loved the Subaru analogy!
I have been practicing mindfulness and meditation as well. I have found them both extremely helpful. I am glad to hear the Subaru analogy landed. I had my questions about that bit.
I agree that it’s quite odd for a therapist to tell you up front how many total sessions you’ll have and then tell you that you don’t need more therapy. I’ve had many different therapists over the years and have fired a few but none of them has ever said I didn’t need more therapy!
But I’m glad you noticed your happiness one day and realized how much progress you’ve made! I’ve learned to do the same, instead of always focusing on the ways my life and mental health still aren’t perfect. I’ve moved from barely surviving to thriving, and now help others do the same. I write and speak about my experiences with depression, anxiety, and other challenges. I also provide 1:1 guidance via phone. But I always make it clear that I’m a guide, not a licensed professional or self-help guru who has everything figured out now.
A therapist has never broken up with me, I’m not sure if that makes me ace or incredibly messed up 😆 I’m willing to admit I’m a complicated latter and have even joked that I’ll be employing my therapists through to the afterlife.
Ps. I’m also a BetterHelp user, same as you, I wanted an English speaking therapist but the Spanish wage doesn’t go far. BetterHelp offer good value for money.
I met with a new therapist last night, as I still had two weeks banked on BH. After a session with the new therapist, I am reasonably sure I will stick around for another month. She seemed much more in tune with my needs than my first therapist, who seemed oddly focused on an eight-session solution.
Seems to me that Therapist #1 has an ulterior motive that may be more in tune with BetterHealth's compensation scaling than with helping people. I'm glad Therapist #2 seems to be more reasonably grounded. Great job on seeking help and working on yourself! <3
That’s great you’ve found another therapist you like. I’ve found different therapists bring different perspectives.
I think you're fortunate to have found a therapist who helped. I never have, but thankfully I have found, over many years, that meditation has been of enormous benefit. I guess we all have different needs at different times. Thanks for bravely sharing your story. I loved the Subaru analogy!
I have been practicing mindfulness and meditation as well. I have found them both extremely helpful. I am glad to hear the Subaru analogy landed. I had my questions about that bit.
I agree that it’s quite odd for a therapist to tell you up front how many total sessions you’ll have and then tell you that you don’t need more therapy. I’ve had many different therapists over the years and have fired a few but none of them has ever said I didn’t need more therapy!
But I’m glad you noticed your happiness one day and realized how much progress you’ve made! I’ve learned to do the same, instead of always focusing on the ways my life and mental health still aren’t perfect. I’ve moved from barely surviving to thriving, and now help others do the same. I write and speak about my experiences with depression, anxiety, and other challenges. I also provide 1:1 guidance via phone. But I always make it clear that I’m a guide, not a licensed professional or self-help guru who has everything figured out now.