I was a psychology major in college. In one of my smaller seminars, we had a research psychiatrist come in as a special guest one week. He told us that all the evidence showed that the effectiveness of therapy has no correlation with the training (or lack thereof) of the practitioner. The only factor was the empathy score of the therapist.
I have seen a few therapists over the years, but that always stuck with me. I'd take good conversation with a trusted friend or family member over a therapist any day. It might even serve us better to do away with the credentialing process altogether and sort of lift the veil on actually what happens in therapy.
The one really great therapist I had didn't even "do therapy" but instead helped with all sorts of practical advice when I was navigating a complicated divorce.
I have seen a few therapists over the years, but that always stuck with me. I'd take good conversation with a trusted friend or family member over a therapist any day. It might even serve us better to do away with the credentialing process altogether and sort of lift the veil on actually what happens in therapy.
The one really great therapist I had didn't even "do therapy" but instead helped with all sorts of practical advice when I was navigating a complicated divorce.