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Can we chat about spanking therapy and the best way to seek this?

asked Jul 17, 2022 in Psychotherapy by NebulaDreamer (5.0k points)

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How do I mention to my therapist that I think I may have bulimia but I’m not sure and my mom doesn’t know? How can I tell him without him telling her?

asked Jul 17, 2022 in Psychotherapy by James (6.8k points)

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Do all therapists require their clients to pay up front before starting treatment/therapy sessions?

asked Jul 17, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Choosing a cordless (6.0k points)

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What should a psychotherapist not do?

asked Jul 17, 2022 in Psychotherapy by legepe (8.1k points)

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What do therapists do when patients leave them in the middle of therapy because they don't want treatment any more?

asked Jul 17, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Davmac (6.8k points)

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Do therapists think less of people who tell them they are doing well and want to stop going to therapy?

asked Jul 16, 2022 in Psychotherapy by rocky (6.0k points)

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What is the best way to tell a therapist that you are not making progress and would like to be referred to someone else?

asked Jul 16, 2022 in Psychotherapy by daneil16 (5.8k points)

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What is average time for therapy sessions?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Psychotherapy by ShayW (7.9k points)

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During my 3+ yrs seeing a psychodynamic therapist, he confused me by repeating: "In therapy, what we do is the 'process'. I can't describe what the process is, even if we say it with words that won't be it." What's the purpose of this air of mystery?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Kamilla Gallai-Dinc (5.5k points)

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How do outside therapy sessions work? Are you supposed to walk or sit somewhere? I want to try that with my therapist but I'm afraid he'll be ashamed to walk with me on the street because I look like a looser and people could think we're dating.

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Robdiyman (4.9k points)

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How do I find a good therapist who can hang in there?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Severntrent (6.5k points)

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What are some pros and cons of doing online therapy (phone/video)? What are some potential downsides of online therapy that aren't talked about much?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Psychotherapy by SamKing (6.4k points)

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What are some tips for honest communication with a therapist about the need for boundaries and self-care?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Ethan Daniels (6.9k points)

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If two family members live in different states, can a therapist in one of their respective states provide family therapy via HIPAA approved video conference?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Thermo (6.1k points)

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What is the current status of electroshock therapy as a form of treatment for mentally ill patients? Why or why not, and where exactly would this take place at nowadays if so?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Psychotherapy by TempestCharm (5.6k points)

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I think I might have ADHD. How do I bring this up in therapy?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Psychotherapy by SeraphicFlare (6.4k points)

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What is it like to undergo electroconvulsive therapy?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Dilby (4.9k points)

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What therapeutic comment are you most thankful to your therapist for?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Steptoeste (5.4k points)

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Do therapists ever feel uncomfortable talking about personal matters in front of their patients?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Rustico (5.5k points)

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How do I get started with natural family therapy? What is the question we have before getting into it?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Psychotherapy by Ross Parekr (6.4k points)