If you later found out that your therapist was a specialist in sex therapy but you needed help for depressio, anxiety & ptsd would you still see them?

[Anonymous]

I've seen her for a few years and she does also deal with people with other issues such as mine, but her speciality I later found out is sex therapy, so therapy pertaining to sexual trauma or gender issues, things like that. I found out later through something not directly from her. She does not advertise herself in this way though on her website though but yeah

I'll be honest, I still have depression, anxiety and trauma and we do cbt, but it only helps to a degree. I feel like I need more than just talking to someone. I need homework, I need tasks I need a deeper way to do something than just talk if that makes sense?

[OlderAndWiser]

If you know what you need, why don't you just do it on your own?

[Asker]

I don't know how

[Asker]

I need a professional to work through the trauma

[OlderAndWiser]

It's also possible that what you think you need is not what you actually need. A therapist who works with sexual trauma victims deals with depression, anxiety, and PTSD every day.

[Asker]

How do I found out what I need? 3 years in and I'm still anxious, avoid social situations and struggle to get out of bed

[OlderAndWiser]

Don't tell your current therapist, and don't stop seeing her, but go get a second opinion from another therapist. Then think about what to do.

[Asker]

I started seeing a new one behind her back and she has all these amazing techniques for my trauma. Even grounding techniques that bring me back to the present and other stuff. She's quite amazing and seems specialist specifically in trauma. I think the other therapist is very good and listening and going down the talking therapy route. But I can't seem to find a solution to help some of my symptoms so I think I might go with this new therapist.

[OlderAndWiser]

Three years is enough investment of time and money that you should feel a difference or find a new therapist, so I support your decision!

[Emanon25]

I wouldn’t, I’d sit and think right about how I can solve my problems by myself.

[Asker]

I need a professional to work through the trauma

[Emanon25]

Find a real doctor therapist who has good ratings. Many issues can be solve by relaxing and travel.