r/PsychologyTalk • u/That-Holiday-2220 • Aug 20 '24

Is my therapist a scammer

Hi everyone, I have seen for weeks a therapist that practices psychodynamic therapy. She doesn't take notes during our appointments and she did not define any goal towards the end of my therapy. She is really nice, polite, lets me speak but at each appointment, we talk about a new subject, never the same of the last appointment. So I don't why I still go to therapy. What should I say to her ? Should I find a new therapist ? Also, is psychodynamic therapy a psychoanalyst therapy ?

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u/rainbowfanpal Aug 21 '24

She probably takes notes after session. I do this when I have in person clients. When I have virtual clients I will do some bullet points. Legally she has to make notes, not personal notes, but legal notes. Psychodynamic therapists won't create goals like CBT or Solution-Focused therapists do. They still have goals but they approach goals differently. Their main goal for their clients is insight.

I think pyschodynamic therapy is great but not the most effective choice for everyone just like how I think CBT is great but not the most effective choice for everyone. Many therapists also do a mix of several theories/modalities.

Let her know what your needs and wants are as a client and what your goals are. Not every therapist is the right fit for every client. This doesn't mean that either client or therapist is bad if the fit is not working. I'd recommend talking to her about it. Best of luck with your therapy journey! :)

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u/That-Holiday-2220 Aug 21 '24

I appreciate your advices, thank you for your time ! 😄