How do you tell if you and your therapist are a good fit?

Signs Your Therapist is Good For You

1. They actually listen to you.
2. You feel validated.
3. They want what’s best for you.
4. They’re a strong communicator.
5. They check in with you.
6. They take the time to educate themselves.
7. You view them as an ally.
8. They earn your trust.

Does ECT lower your IQ?

However, former patients have publicly testified that ECT can result in a very significant (>30 point) permanent decrement in IQ score (Food and Drug Administration, 1982; Andre, 2001; Cott, 2005: p. 5) and have documented the claims by extensive neuropsychological evaluation.

How do I know if I found the right therapist?

8 Signs You’ve Found the Right Therapist

• They do not sound like a television therapist.
• They do more than dispense advice.
• They are not trying to be your friend.
• Your therapist gives you homework.
• They ask for your feedback and actually listen to it.
• They are actually interested in listening to what you have to say.

Do people who go to therapy feel the same?

After years of chatting with therapists, other therapy-goers and people who were on the fence, I learned many people who consider therapy feel similarly before they commit. Therapy is a different for everyone, but there are common myths and misconceptions that aren’t true, ones that prevent people from receiving the benefits I have.

Is your therapist bad at their job?

Unfortunately, some therapists are bad at their job. They may be unethical, unmotivated, or insufficiently trained. As you are likely to be investing a lot of time, energy, and money in your therapy, you may want to make sure that your therapist is trustworthy, well-trained, and experienced enough to be helpful to you.

Do you wish you had started online therapy sooner?

I actually wish I had started online therapy sooner because it was difficult to convince my last boss to allow me to take time off from work to go to therapy sessions. I had to prove myself at the company before he felt comfortable letting me come in late once a week.

Are there any bad psychotherapists?

When I think of the bad psychotherapists I have encountered, I find that most of them can be loosely grouped into three categories: These are generally male therapists, but not always. This is a greater risk when you are doing some of the more intimate types of bodywork that involve the therapist touching the client.