Posted by surfergirl on June 18, 2009, at 23:38:39
In reply to Re: looking for a new therapist/therapy ?EMDR, posted by BirdSong on June 14, 2009, at 17:26:23
Thanks Birdsong for your very informative post. It really did help me move along in my decision making. I am not 100% sure that EMDR is what I need right now. I feel more severe global stress, ADD, some specific griefs & ancient losses, general depression with some anxiety than PTSD specifically, although that might be a possibility. I don't think I am "unstable" in some of the ways you mentioned, but I do want to spend some time talking before diving into something like EMDR & any past trauma. My life has been very complicated & I am not sure I want a simple quick fix just yet. I desire some insight & re framing....
In my search I did find the person who will hopefully be my therapist. I sent out about 6 detailed emails to my candidates...I think that the one I chose will be a good match for my issues & needs. He is interested/skilled in art therapy which is one thing that really has helped me to open up in the past. He has spent about a half hour with me on the phone already & I was able to ask some specific questions re his approach, how long he usually keeps clients in therapy, payment.... I already feel a connection & this is rather helpful right now, in light of the old therapist never calling back. The new T has a busy practice with one spot opening next week so I hope this means he is good.
So I have my first appt next Thursday. Wish me luck.
thanks again,
surfergirl
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