New therapist.. and a maybe funny story?

So I was calling around today to try and find a therapist outside of the military base where I had been going in order to get away from the woman I was seeing who was really harsh and hurtful to me. I finally found one that would accept my insurance and that had a male therapist that was familiar with anxiety. It's a bit far from my home but I couldn't get an appointment anywhere else. I was talking to the secretary explaining that I had a bad experience with my previous therapist and that I was just wanting to make sure that the new therapist I see has at least some experience with anxiety, because it felt like that last woman I saw did not have any, and was not kind or sympathetic to my anxiety issues. She assured me that this man had a lot of experience and would be a good fit for me based on what I explained to her.

She then asked me a few questions about my previous therapist and what happened. I gave her a few little details, even making sure to say that maybe it wasn't her, maybe she and I were just not a good fit for one another. Then she said do you mind if I ask her name? So I said sure no problem.. and guess what.. the woman also works there!! Ooops! Just my luck! Going to cross my fingers that the secretary doesn't blab to her about what I said. Really though, what are the odds!

I'm quite familiar as well with......"what are the odds?!" Story of my life! You're so not alone!

That being said, I really wouldn't worry about it. I can see where you'd feel a little awkward given that conversation (it is quite the story, and you can even choose to laugh about it a little,....that can help!)

I've swapped providers within the same facility before. It's nothing personal. I mean, it is, but not for them. It is for us. What's important is that you have a good fit.

Back in my original foray into getting into therapy, after two sessions with one therapist, I switched to the only other therapist in that very same office building. It happens, and as therapists, they are accustomed to the importance of "the right fit."

Looking forward to your new therapy experience, and hoping all goes well for you! :)











M.

I sure got lucky with my therapist six years ago. We were a good fit feom the get go. He informed me two weeks ago he is retiring!! I didn't even think he was close to being old enough to retire. Not looking forward to revisiting 10 years worth of anxiety with someone new. But I am looking forward to getting a different view on what is wrong with me:)
Good luck cianna! You will find the right fit. And when you do, therepy will help so much.