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jerseypanda
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
I really don't know the answer to your questions, but wanted to offer you some 
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
I went to a clinical social worker (I think, I never asked to see her degree so maybe she was just a random person who took my money?).
I find it very helpful for both me & my marriage.
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| Posted 4/29/09 10:49 AM |
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DirtyBlonde
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
I saw a therapist on my own first when I had the same questions (re: misery in the marriage). It made me realize that it was the marriage that was indeed making me miserable and I then found a marriage counselor.
As far as the difference between a psychologist or a clinical social worker, I'm not sure. I thought maybe it had to do with what they charge per hour but I could be completely wrong.
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| Posted 4/29/09 10:51 AM |
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
Posted by nrthshgrl
I went to a clinical social worker (I think, I never asked to see her degree so maybe she was just a random person who took my money?).
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OMG Barbara - this made me PIMP  THANK you for that!!! 
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| Posted 4/29/09 11:00 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
Honestly, I talked with a good friend's husband who is a therapist and asked his advice. I wasn't unhappy in my marriage - for me, it was that the stresses in my life, like infertility and being my father's caretaker and dealing with his illness - were overwhelming me and taking over my life in very toxic ways.
Based on what he knew about my personal life, my personality and what I told him I really wanted out of therapy (to change how I react to stress and to learn how to deal with my emotions), he referred me to a clinical social worker that he knew, that he thought I would vibe well with, and someone who also specialized in behavioral therapy.
So, my best advice is to talk to someone you know who has some kind of background in this, someone who knows you well, and get their advice
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MeeshkaMich
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
Try doing a search for psychotherapists who specialize in relationship issues.
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| Posted 4/29/09 11:52 AM |
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kahlua716
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
IMHO- go with a psychologist- a PhD or PsyD. Of course, I'm basing this on a bad experience with a CSW and the subsequent FANTASTIC experience with a PsyD.
I would start by seeing someone on your own, then maybe branch into marriage counseling (there are some who do both individual and couples counseling) if you feel the need.
Good Luck!
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Little-J-Mommy
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
Posted by kahlua716
IMHO- go with a psychologist- a PhD or PsyD. Of course, I'm basing this on a bad experience with a CSW and the subsequent FANTASTIC experience with a PsyD.
I would start by seeing someone on your own, then maybe branch into marriage counseling (there are some who do both individual and couples counseling) if you feel the need.
Good Luck!
ITA, but based on different reasons. CSW's aren't necessarily trained in therapy. From what I understand, through the master's program, they take intro to counseling individuals and intro to group counseling. The rest of their program is based on public policy ie foster care, day treatment facilities etc. Unless a CSW had additional training in a particular counseling approach, I feel like the training is lacking a major component. This of course is JMO.
You also have additional options, NYS now has LMHC-licensed mental health counselors. I happen to have this license and I have my MS Ed and PD in Couseling. There are also licensed marriage and family counselors. I would start with either a psychologist or LMHC for yourself and go from there.
feel free to FM me any time
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| Posted 4/29/09 1:39 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Not sure where to ask these questions - but maybe someone can answer them re: therapy
Posted by Little-J-Mommy
Posted by kahlua716
IMHO- go with a psychologist- a PhD or PsyD. Of course, I'm basing this on a bad experience with a CSW and the subsequent FANTASTIC experience with a PsyD.
I would start by seeing someone on your own, then maybe branch into marriage counseling (there are some who do both individual and couples counseling) if you feel the need.
Good Luck!
ITA, but based on different reasons. CSW's aren't necessarily trained in therapy. From what I understand, through the master's program, they take intro to counseling individuals and intro to group counseling. The rest of their program is based on public policy ie foster care, day treatment facilities etc. Unless a CSW had additional training in a particular counseling approach, I feel like the training is lacking a major component. This of course is JMO.
You also have additional options, NYS now has LMHC-licensed mental health counselors. I happen to have this license and I have my MS Ed and PD in Couseling. There are also licensed marriage and family counselors. I would start with either a psychologist or LMHC for yourself and go from there.
feel free to FM me any time
totally disagree about the CSW training- because the info above is inaccurate. The degree is the MSW and different schools and different tracks within the schools have different focuses. Many of the social work schools are VERY clinically focused. Plus social workers do 2 years of internships in clinical settings. LCSW's are licensed clinical social workers and are well trained and qualified to do therapy.
To answer the question social worker vs psychologist, its a personal choice, there are good and bad therapists of both disciplines. I am an LCSW so my bias is obvious, but I will say that psychologists in general (not all) are trained more psychoanaytically so if you think your issues are deep rooted you might want to start there. But again, I know many good social workers who have that training also so you should ask whomever you call. Plus you should tell them a little about your situation and a good therapist will be able to tell you if they are a good fit for you.
Finally, I say start with someone indvidually. You need to take care of yourself before you can work on your partnership with your husband. Once you feel better about where you are you will be stronger and more equipped to deal with the relationship issues.
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