My therapist is an asshole

Are therapists generally very judgmental, narrow-minded people? We meet in a coffee shop and half the time he's not even paying attention. When he is, he makes snappy comments that are very insulting and degrading to me. Is this how therapy works because I always feel angry and upset at the end of the session.

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  • DuHast

    No! Stop seeing this asshole, it's not normal to meet in a coffee shop either. If you're not feeling better when you walk out of therapy, it's probably not helping..imo.

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  • dirtybirdy

    What?? A coffee shop? I've never heard of such things. I say this is tomfoolery.

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  • sillygirl77

    Not normal. Look for another therapist. Not all therapists are like that. You may want to interview the potential therapists you want to possibly work with you first a bit on the phone before making the appointment. I've done that. I've asked them to explain their treatment philosophy. Also ask about their credentials. Do they have a Master's or a PhD? There are people who call themselves therapists or psychotherapists that have no credentials. That may help you choose someone more in line with what you need!

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  • kasaikitsune12

    coffee shop?

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  • mysistersshadow

    In a coffee shop? WTF?

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  • RoseIsabella

    Yeah, um... no. Find a new therapist that has an actual office in which to meet.

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  • !ILOVEPAT!

    So you're paying someone to meet you in a coffee shop and listen to you? Seems legit.

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  • gayasshere

    Do you play GTA V? Try to do what Michael did to his shitnut therapist.

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  • Jo_

    This is not a therapist, this is just an asshole looking to earn a quick buck, he has no clue what he's doing.

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  • jethro

    Are you paying for this person to be your therapist?

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  • RoyRogers

    Yes, most of them are very judgemental. However meeting for coffee is a date not a session.

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  • Tealights

    Don't show up to that guy anymore, and find another therapist: https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/?gclid=CjwKEAjwl4q-BRDtzJmSk-uGunkSJACmCOY-8SNMEU-EjZJD0VZHZfcaKOAnI7hRqejLHL4CGFydcRoCeZLw_wcB

    Therapy is a good thing, but not every therapist will know how to do their job properly. So it's best to keep exploring until you find someone right for you.

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  • Ellenna

    I don't see how any useful therapy could take place in such a public place and I'm wondering what credentials this so-called "therapist" has that he doesn't even have appropriate premises for clients.

    Judgmentalism and rudeness have no place whatsoever in therapy.

    Wherever you found this charlatan, throw him back and find a real counsellor.

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  • WinterStormGuy_Of_Feb9,1968

    Yes, i agree with you..That is why I much rather deal
    with someone whose a Female for a therapist i do believe
    people can deal better with Females than Males.

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    • Ellenna

      I've had both crappy and excellent therapists of both genders and my current sexual abuse counsellor is a male who's the only male counsellor in that particular sexual assault centre and in my opinion is the best of the lot.

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