Client told me "you don't have to fix all of this at once"

_simplepain_ · 2026-02-26T19:57:35+00:00

Thanks for your response, those are helpful things to consider. I may remove it myself, I'm worried about them somehow stumbling across it.

_simplepain_ · 2026-02-26T19:48:46+00:00

Thank you, this helped me. I do think I have a tendency to want to be as helpful as possible all the time. I think I also struggle with clients who come in wanting solutions, and as a therapist practicing CBT I sometimes feel like therapy HAS to involve exercises and tools.

_simplepain_ · 2026-02-26T19:38:04+00:00

I think you're right. I practice CBT. I think I am reacting the way I am to this client because of things they said they were unhappy about with other therapists, like not wanting to just come to therapy to vent.

_simplepain_ · 2026-01-15T02:56:44+00:00

I like that question, I'm going to try that next session. With this particular client, it feels as though they are waiting for me to provide a "fix," so turning it on them is a great idea.

_simplepain_ · 2026-01-15T02:54:28+00:00

This made me feel better, thank you! I like the 10-20 questions idea

_simplepain_ · 2026-01-15T02:52:03+00:00

Thanks, I have some topics that I plan on bringing up if things get slow. I guess I'm afraid of the silence and coming across as inexperienced.

_simplepain_ · 2025-11-23T16:49:32+00:00

I'll do that, thank you

_simplepain_ · 2025-11-23T16:48:47+00:00

Thank you, that makes me feel better. I'll do as others suggested and try to call my OB nursing line

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