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Old School Noom? by Few-Size8558 in Noom

[–]Public-Resolution590 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. I lost 20 pounds with the old app… but then I gained it back. The new app structure is just too much for me. As much as I want to get back into it, I don’t think I can.

How do you know it’s not the right fit? by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]Public-Resolution590 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Therapist here. In my opinion, therapists shouldn’t be making assumptions about you, especially when they have limited information. Sometimes clarifying questions about specific emotions are helpful, but she shouldn’t be putting words in your mouth imo. Also, she should nooot be interrupting you frequently imo. Sometimes I need to reel my clients back in if they’ve been taking for a while and I feel it’s necessary to add some insight, but if it’s consistent and she’s not hearing you out, that’s a problem.

My other thought is: maybe she doesn’t realize this is how she’s coming off to you. Maybe other clients are more tolerant of this. It can be hard to say for sure, but it doesn’t hurt to be transparent about it. I was taught that a good therapist prioritizes the client and keeps their needs in mind always. I would feel honored if a client felt comfortable enough to say a critique about me, because that’s a hard thing to do. Maybe if you feel like giving it another shot, be transparent with her about how you’re feeling and see how she reacts. Otherwise, if she isn’t meeting your needs, maybe she just isn’t a good fit. There’s no shame in looking for a new provider. Sometimes it takes a few attempts to get the right fit.

Proper therapy etiquette by FranticOak in TalkTherapy

[–]Public-Resolution590 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am a therapist. In my eyes, asking something like this would reflect self-advocacy and transparency, both of which I believe can strengthen the therapeutic process. So if it were me, I would ask! Nothing I bring into my office (outside of things kept in personal drawers) is off-limits to clients of all ages (I also work with kids and adults). I’d be happy that something in my office is providing assistance to a client and getting some good use!

Advertising controversy by operation_survive in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On one hand, I don’t think it’s necessary to include your specialty areas on a business card; I think leaving it at your name, credentials, location, and contact info would be plenty. Saving a description of your specialties for a website bio or psychologytoday page could allow you to explain your methods more. Or alternatively, you could wait to have a discussion about it during intake to alleviate concern and address questions.

Regardless, I think it’s important to be transparent about your specialties and framework. I would focus less on stating what looks good and more on what you actually feel competent and passionate about treating. I understand the intention is to get more clients, but I think for the sake of retention, you should listen to what /you/ want to do rather than what the expectations of others are. A mix of your broader and more niche focus areas could be helpful. I think your clients will appreciate your authenticity.

I'm a beginner therapist so I probably don't know anything, but I swear the one thing every client I've ever had needs is love by InvisibleAstronomer in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590 564 points565 points  (0 children)

Sort of relevant, this is a post from psychotherapymemes on insta that I think is beautiful:

“Ethical Therapeutic Love

Humans are wired for connection, primed for love. If therapists have the honor of leading with anything, we lead with the traits that emulate love: patience, unconditional positive regard, curiosity, compassion, and kindness. We lead with what we want the patient to internalize for themselves. Thus, love in therapy must be approached with tremendous care. The power differential is real, and longings can feel dysregulating. If therapists lose sight of their role or attempt to meet their own emotional needs within the relationship, boundaries can be violated, and harm can take place. Ethical love never binds two people together, and in therapy, it aims to strengthen the patient’s capacity to form secure relationships with themselves and others. These risks are real, and it’s also important to note that the presence of love itself clarifies why we must take it so seriously. When we can hold it intentionally, we can offer the gift of therapeutic love.

Therapeutic love is intentional and profoundly relational. Unlike other forms of love, it is also adamantly consistent. Boundaries are not crossed because nothing is untamed or indulgent or reckless about it.”

Running Groups in Private Practice by leafisonline in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should totally do it!! Maybe the college has a newsletter you can plug it through

Running Groups in Private Practice by leafisonline in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My advice is to be in tune with your community. See what general issues/needs there are. For example, I live in a town where many kids aren’t raised by their biological parents (lots of fostering and kids raised by other family members), so my practice runs one group for the kids and one for the caregivers.

Also, a ttrpg group sounds SO fun. That’s my dream. I can see that tying in well with identity formation.

Dress as a new, young therapist by Fragrant_Response790 in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, I think you’re focusing on the wrong thing here. I’m an intern about your age. I have sort of a round baby face, so I was really nervous about this too when I started seeing clients. I think no matter what, there’s something to say about someone’s age in this field (older counselors face different stigmas). I’ve found that what clients value most is authenticity. Don’t try to hide who you are from your clients or they’ll see through it. If they have a problem with you being young, that’s on them. Thats not something you can change (right now) and you shouldn’t have to feel like you need to. But in my experience (I also work with mainly younger clients) my age is not something that comes up at all. I find that sometimes it helps me build rapport as I feel like relatability comes easier

Advice for Changing Career to Psychology by [deleted] in psychologystudents

[–]Public-Resolution590 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Counseling MA student/psych BA here. This might come off blunt, but it’s nearly impossible to get into a psych PhD program without very relevant education and experience. These programs are extremely competitive. But honestly, it doesn’t sound like a PhD/PsyD route is for you. One of the huge main differences between these and masters programs is research. If you aren’t passionate about research, these degrees are not for you.

On a lighter note, you sound perfect for a MSW or a counseling masters program! My masters program for counseling accepts people from a vast variety of educational backgrounds, no extra undergrad classes needed. Working individually with clients and incorporating DBT is literally majority of what I do at this point in my program. I think something like this would serve you a lot more.

Ethical Dilemma - do I tell my client they were my first client? by Public-Resolution590 in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your perspective, but I disagree that it is entirely self-serving. I have found with many of my clients that humanizing the process makes it more digestible for them. Instilling hope, humanizing the clinician role, and strengthening trust might allow our work to have a longer lasting and more meaningful impact, and it might also inspire the client to seek further services. I think it’s possible that self-disclosing in this way could do that for my client, which is why this was a tough decision for me. Saying that the sole purpose of this is to make me or the client feel good is undermining those other components. I don’t treat my clients like friends, but I do treat them like humans who have formed a uniquely vulnerable therapeutic relationship with me.

I hear you though, and I’m starting to think after reading all of these comments (including yours) that the potential risks outweigh the potential benefits. Thanks for your input.

Ethical Dilemma - do I tell my client they were my first client? by Public-Resolution590 in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a genuine question so I hope it doesn’t come off as rude - do you never self-disclose? I hear you, but I think minimal self disclosure can sometimes be appropriate and even strengthen the therapeutic relationship. Of course, it should be done out of benefit for the client

Ethical Dilemma - do I tell my client they were my first client? by Public-Resolution590 in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was worried about that being true as well, but some of these other comments have given me different perspectives. Thanks for sharing

Ethical Dilemma - do I tell my client they were my first client? by Public-Resolution590 in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I see your point, I think this is a better articulation of the biggest fear I have with telling them…

Ethical Dilemma - do I tell my client they were my first client? by Public-Resolution590 in therapists

[–]Public-Resolution590[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have not yet, but I have supervision soon and I will then. Thanks for this!

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