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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a therapist and I would never "just collect a check". I'm sorry some of you have had such bad experiences that you feel the need to slam all therapists. Of course there are bad/unethical ones just like in ANY profession, but most of us are good people who want to do a good job. Couples therapy where one partner dominates or doesn't want to do the work is not fun for the therapist either.

[b]Depending on the issues involved, it can make sense for each partner to see a therapist (never the same one you see as a couple) to talk through their own issues.[/b] The couples I have seen really benefit from couples therapy are those who have a good handle on their own issues. Then we can work on identifying and changing patterns, improving communication, etc.

If you think therapists/therapy is a scam, cool, read some of the Gottman books and check out materials on their site and you'll get some great advice on improving relationships. But again, if one partner is a narcissist it's going to be difficult, maybe impossible, to change the dynamic.[/quote]

This is the money quote.

“As a professional therapist who is totally not in it for the money, the reality is that you don’t need a therapist. You probably need 3. Not me, of course. That would be unethical. However, I can refer you to my co-scammers, er, colleagues.”[/quote]

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