I cannot count the number of people already in therapy who have complained that they were thinking about discontinuing it because they experienced their therapist as insensitive during one or more sessions.
I usually advise them not to give up on their therapist before discussing their concern with her or him. A good therapist will welcome your feedback about how the therapy is going, listen with understanding, accept criticism, and not respond defensively
The process of expressing your concerns is likely to be growth producing when it occurs in a supportive, nurturing context.
A therapist in San Rafael, California, I provide psychotherapy to adults, couples, and families. I specialize in assisting married and single people with relationship and communication concerns.
I offer the following workshops and training programs:
- Marriage Meeting Program Workshops for couples and individuals
- Marriage Meeting Program continuing education classes for professionals. October 29, 2010 Class
- Marry With Confidence programs for single women.
My pending book is called The Marriage Meeting Program: 45 Minutes a Week to Guarantee the Long Term Relationship You’ve Always Wanted.
The Marriage Meeting Starter Kit: Four Easy Steps to Guarantee the Long Term Relationship You've Always Wanted, is available now. This short, easy-to-read, practical, Ebook provides tools and skills to conduct successful Marriage Meetings.
Occasionally I am asked to do long distance therapy. I have helped some people via telephone sessions. When I sense that face-to-face therapy will be more useful, I say so and encourage the person to obtain it.
When looking for a therapist, understand that you are in the driver's seat. Learn what you need to know about the person, whether for a one-time consultation, a short series of sessions, or for ongoing therapy. Your sound choice of a therapist is a big step along your journey toward the personal fulfillment you deserve.
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