What kind of therapy?

[Schnoodlemom]

Hello again,

I am trying to decide between a psychiatrist and a licensed mental health counselor. Who have you had good results with?

 

[triceps]

Hello again,

I am trying to decide between a psychiatrist and a licensed mental health counselor. Who have you had good results with?

I've had good results with both. I went for a couple years to an anxiety group headed up by a very good master's degree counselor until she moved out west. I also went to a psychiatrist for many years until he retired and he was an anxiety expert, just a great guy to talk with. However, his replacement wanted me to get off my medications so I quit going to her. There are good and mediocre counselors but it isn't determined by their level of education. I hope you find a good one.

 

[Foxtrot]

Hello again,

I am trying to decide between a psychiatrist and a licensed mental health counselor. Who have you had good results with?

I saw a psychotherapist regularly (Ph.D) and a psychiatric nurse practitioner for meds every couple of months once I was stable. That has worked well for me. I couldn’t see a psychiatrist regularly because of the cost. Most provides in my area don’t take insurance.

 

[Schnoodlemom]

I saw my primary care doctor. He was very understanding. He said there is a biological basis for this and it’s nothing I did or didn’t do. He also said the biggest predictor of relapse is going off meds. I started back on Zoloft a few days ago so I hope it will work soon. He says I will need it indefinitely. That’s ok with me as long as I feel well. He also gave me a referral to a psychologist but I don’t have an appointment yet. I’ll let you know what happens.

 

[Schnoodlemom]

Still feel the need for Ativan.

 

[Rinka]

I suppose it depends what you want to achieve. Have full on psychoanalysis can make you feel worse at the beginning and will take quite some time. Other form of therapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy concentrates on your behaviour here and now. You analyse it objectively and try to alter it to benefit you.