Why my therapist thinks im lying when i talk about my trauma?
Anonymous
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Jul 26, 2018
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This is a tough question to answer. Let me start off by saying you should NEVER feel like you're not supported in a therapy situation. Therapy only works if the client/therapist bond is strong. Some things to keep in mind: What exactly makes you think the therapist feels you're lying. Has this person said those exact words? Do you have any sort of support system that can be in the session with you to help iterate what you're dealing with? That's the first thing I would tackle. Can this situation be resolved. If it can't. If the therapist absolutely does not believe you? I can't answer the why without knowing context but I would definitely recommend seeking a different therapist because that bond is so extremely important. Lastly, just remember how important you are and the trauma you have faced and the emotions that go along with that are valid. You deserve to be understood.
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Anonymous
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Jun 15, 2021
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I'm very sorry that happened. It can be devastating when the person you have put trust in to open up doesn't believe in your story. Unfortunately I have seen a lot of people sharing the same experience. Some therapists don't believe in things they haven't learnt yet, or are so stuck in their regard of the world that they can't imagine what you have been through can actually happen. As trust is one of the key ingredients for successful therapy, I hope you can find someone who validates your trauma and help you work through it. Take care, I believe your story.
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