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Santa Clara Professional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychotherapist in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Milpitas, CA, California |
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San Francisco Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapist
License #MFC 48168
If you’ve been unhappy with therapy
Sometimes therapy can feel like it’s not working. This may be due to any number of factors, including the natural impatience we feel when we’re looking forward to something we want or need, needing time for new ideas and approaches to develop and make sense, and countless other reasons worth exploring.
One very important factor in getting the most benefit out of therapy is the “fit” between you and your therapist. It’s well worth whatever time and effort it may take to find someone who will be effective for you. If you want a great experience, keep looking until you’ve found someone you can trust and who’ll work well with you.
Finding a good therapist may take a lot of work or it might be a simple process.
However it goes for you you’ll get far more out of your investment if you’ve found a good match.
Some things you might consider regarding who will work best for you:
- Are there times when you feel like you’re in the wrong?
- Have you been confronted in a manner that leaves you feeling criticized?
- Do you feel pressured?
- Do you feel like you have to justify yourself?
- Do you feel listened to and understood, or does it seem like your therapist doesn’t “get” you
- Do you know your therapist is supportive of you and has your best interests in mind?
It’s every therapist’s responsibility to act in the best interests of his or her clients. If you’re seeing someone and aren’t comfortable with what he or she does or says, the first thing you might consider doing is letting your therapist know how you feel. Any good therapist will respectfully honor your feedback, and be pleased to have the opportunity to work through a problem that’s getting in the way of what you need.
If you find that you’re not getting what you need from a therapist, there is absolutely nothing wrong with telling him or her what’s happening (or not happening) for you. If you don’t feel satisfied with the response you get, I hope you’ll feel completely free to look for a better fit.
Please contact me here for more information >>>
The information provided in this Web site is offered for informational purposes only; it is not offered as and does not constitute professional advice. Replies to e-mail messages, if any, will be general in nature and will not form a therapist-client relationship. Be aware that the confidentiality of information sent over the Internet, including e-mail, may not be legally or otherwise protected or secure.
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Martin Baker, M.A., MFT
85 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
408/806-7093
martin@martinbaker.org
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