For those who have ever had a therapist...

Did your therapist offer advice, methods of healing etc on their own after you discussed your fears or issues?
Or did you need to ask for ideas or help directly?

I'm going to switch mine soon because they unfortunately don't offer any tips or ways to confront my anxiety themselves. I will need to ask directly on my last session s , but feel I'm begging at that point.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

Mine helped me immensely.
He listened intensely, often asking questions.
Gave his perspective, offered advice and tips etc.
So much so that after years of CPTSD I was finally able to get on living life with a great sense of normality and autonomy.

I think it is important for you to set the course of treatment you require.
Let the therapist know of your past sessions and how you feel that they were not helpful.
Let the therapist know you require plenty of feedback and advice as to how you can deal with and come to terms with past and present issues.
Ask what you need to do to finally take control of your life through coping strategies.
You are in control of your therapy sessions; you simply need worthwhile advice.

FlowersInHerHair · F

Mine has always allowed me to share all of my thoughts, then shares her observations and offers me food for thought. Basically, we work together on the good, bad, and ugly.

FoxyGoddess · 51-55, F

@FlowersInHerHair This is how mine worked with me. But then again, I would present a thought like, "Why am I suddenly crying at things that I never used to?" And she would give me either an answer, ir ask a question to see if I could come up with ideas. When it came to relationships, she would give me some perspectives and such. If I was dealing with anxiety, she would offer suggestions to keep my mind occupied as opposed active. But I don't really remember her giving me strategies or tools other than conversations.

Elisbch · M

@FlowersInHerHair

I think you're lucky. This is how it should be. Unfortunately there's many out there that I think don't even have a clue of how they're supposed to help. I'm glad your therapist is working with you.

AliceinWonderland · F

i think you should find a new therapist. mine offers different things, advice, practical tips. she doesn't just listen. it's good that they listen and provide empathy, but also gives you tools.

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

Not so much offering tips but what situations trigger my PTSD. Then how to avoid them as much as possible.

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

I tried a therapist once. Once they mentioned "Jesus" I left. Gummies help some.

tenente · 36-40, M

I had to take initiative with mine. They weren’t proactive with tools unless I brought something in. If you’re looking for someone who offers strategies without needing to ask, switching makes sense.

Northwest · M

Mine always offered options and "scenarios".

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Northwest Wow that's something I really need. Mine will mainly nod😕

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