Posted by JenR on February 2, 2003, at 21:33:02
In reply to Why can't you see more than one therapist at once?, posted by Dinah on January 29, 2003, at 9:08:05
I think the theoretical reason would be that you would be diluting the transference. All feelings you have toward the therapist are generally considered transference, and addressing them in that relationship is supposed to be what helps you figure out your issues and change things beyond the therapy room. So if you were rotating therapists, when the pressure builds with one, you get to escape the issue by going to the other, instead of dealing with it. I think it might get a little confusing too, in terms of who you told what to. And if you get different reactions from them, that will be confusing too.
Personally, I had a great thing going with my first therapist, then it fell apart. This second one is better in what he was lacking, yet she is lacking in some things he had. Sometimes I wish I could combine the best of both. Which I guess would mean seeking out a third, but I don't have the energy for that.
Anyway, if you have concerns with the current one, I'd deal with that as intensively as you can, for your own good and for what you can learn about yourself from it.
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