Is it OK to ask your therapist for a hug?

Is it OK to ask your therapist for a hug?

Therapists may decline a hug from a client if they think you might misinterpret the hug or have irrational ideas or delusions about the nature of your therapeutic relationship. In this case, a hug would not be appropriate. Your therapist should not engage in any kind of sexual contact with you. This is very unethical.

Should you tell your therapist about transference?

This is why it’s important to talk to your therapist about what you’re feeling. Transference won’t get resolved in a single session, but it will respond to the work you do to address it. It can take some time, but a good therapist will help you feel supported while you work through the process.

What questions am I allowed to ask my therapist?

Here are some questions you may want to ask, according to experts, in order to get the most out of therapy.

• “What Kind Of Therapy Do You Offer?”
• “How Will I Know We’re A Good Fit?”
• “What Will My Treatment Plan Look Like?”
• “Can You Help Me Create Some Goals?”
• “Can You Recap What We Talked About?”

Is it OK to see two therapists?

Yes it is okay to see two therapist at the same time, especially if they are both helping you. Not advisable if it is for the same reason. Therapists do not work at the same speed or even in the same order. There will be too many possibilities of perceived contradictions.

Do therapists have to keep notes?

Because psychotherapy notes are not a required part of a counselor’s job and are only meant to help a counselor treat a patient, there is no required format a counselor must follow. Therapists can create their psychotherapy notes however they wish. Psychotherapy notes are not required for insurance purposes.

Do I need to see a therapist to transition?

Maybe your doctor told you that you need to see a therapist before you can start to medically transition (starting hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy, or surgical interventions). Maybe you have a friend who recommended that you go to therapy.

What is the first question to ask in therapy?

The very first question in therapy is usually about the presenting problem or the chief complaint for which the client comes to therapy, often followed by an exploration of the client’s past experience with therapy, if any, and his or her expectations of future outcomes of therapy.

Should I tell my therapist if I’m Not feeling felt?

Feel free to tell your therapist if you’re not “feeling felt,” a phrase psychologists love to throw around like a football at a tailgate. As a patient, it’s important to feel like your therapist isn’t an aloof robot.

What can I talk to a therapist about my problems?

Talking about changes in life with a therapist, such as a marriage, the death of a family member, the loss of a job, or the approach of middle age, can be helpful to some. Any type of therapy is likely to be well suited to helping a person cope with dramatic changes in life.