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You may need more time with them so that feel comfortable.
Therapy often involves facing discomfort, explainsMorgan Pommells MSW, a trauma therapist in Toronto, Ontario.
Like dating, not everyone is going to be right for you.
These needs are highly based on personal preferences.
Modalities are not one size fits all and can vary in efficacy based on someones symptoms or behaviors.
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If you dont have a direct reason why a therapist isnt aligning, thats also okay.
Sometimes its just a gut feeling that its not the right fit, Spiesman says.
Therapist red flags
Sometimes, therapists can exhibit behavior thats inappropriate for sessions.
Therapy should be about the client, not the therapist, Pommells says.
If a therapist invalidates or dismisses your feelings, its anti-therapeutic.
Trust in therapy is key.
But if a therapist is exuding all the tears in a session, its likely a red flag.
Its a therapists job to manage their feelings, Pommells says.
A judgemental attitude toward someones identity or lack of cultural sensitivity also counts as unethical.
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These situations will cause therapists to have their license revoked or suspended long-term, Pommels says.
Licensing boards are state-dependent and can be found with a quick Google search, Ursa explains.
This doesnt necessarily reflect poorly on the therapist or on you, its just a part of human relationships.
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