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Nov 11, 2019 at 05:59 PM
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I found this therapist that I like. That is, his resume. I haven't seen any therapist yet. He's a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). My problems have nothing to do with family or marriage but googling around it seems they can diagnose individuals but it all seems vague.
I don't know what disorders I have but I score very high in these tests: * Avoidant Personality Disorder * Borderline Personality Disorder * Social Anxiety Phobia * ADHD/ADD * Suicide * Bipolar From other discussions here at PC I gather that it's unreasonable to find a therapist who treat all of that. Is a PhD psychologist even required or is a MFT a good choice as well? Thanks! |
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Nov 11, 2019 at 06:05 PM
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Nov 11, 2019 at 06:12 PM
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My current (regular) T is an MFT and I see her an an individual. Pastor T has a PhD in MFT and I see him as an individual. My long term T of 10 years was an MFT. I've seen Social Workers and people with other degrees, but it seems to be more about the rapport than about the individual's techniques per say. Good luck! HUGS Kit
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Nov 11, 2019 at 06:22 PM
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Thanks for help! That clears it all up
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Nov 11, 2019 at 06:25 PM
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I'd email him and ask if he treats individual adults. The T I see (a PhD psychologist) specializes in categories that I'm not in (teens, young adults, athletes, couples), but I liked his profile, so I emailed and asked if he treated "not-so-young adults." He said he did, and I've been seeing him 2 years. And my husband and I got marriage counseling from a psychologist. |
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Nov 11, 2019 at 07:01 PM
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Mine was MFT. Quite good. They work with individual clients all the time.
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Nov 12, 2019 at 04:59 AM
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I also see a MFT. I wouldn't focus too much on their degree. I would be more concerned about how they treat you...acceptance and respect. Also though any training they have after they graduate makes a big difference.
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