My therapist that I have now, it was a fast change over from the last one who decided to take a job offer right away.
The interview time was short. I asked her right out why I should trust her. I got a good answer.
But more importantly, she asked why she should trust me.
I said something along the lines of she can because I trust her.
We get along really good, and I have gone farther in what I need than ever before.
I referred to the interview as the time when we slapped each other, she laughed and agreed.
I asked her right off if she would make sure I always left in a better mood than when I walk in.
She does, but it's hard because I walk in with a better mood, just because she's there.
Trust can be had right from the beginning, or it can be earned. Either way, it defines your therapy.
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Finding a therapist can be so hard. I saw several when I was a teenager that I didn't enjoy seeing very much -- I think it soured me on finding one as an adult. However, I eventually did, and I'm glad of it. Because of my schedule, I am not able to see her very often, but she has helped me a lot. I found that the most helpful thing about her is that she is very skilled at hearing what it is I'm trying to express, then helping me understand what else I might be feeling that I don't realize. I think she is also very good at listening to me vent and helping me feel that my emotions are valid. It has helped me feel much more secure and confident in myself.

When we first met, I told her about my issues with previous therapists and I think that helped her understand where I was coming from and what my needs were. So maybe this would be a good topic to bring up with the next therapist you visit. I'm sorry that therapist didn't work out, but hopefully your next one will. Their job is to help you, so if they aren't helping you...!