Anonymous
07/10/2025 07:10
Subject: Diplomatic way to request a specific provider of therapy service
Also, the therapist probably doesn’t want to work with your kid either so they’re unlikely to take it personally.
Anonymous
07/10/2025 06:54
Subject: Diplomatic way to request a specific provider of therapy service
Anonymous wrote:Yes. Please don't feel that you need to give up your (her) preferences and experience to somehow help them or protect their feelings. This is where I feel "politeness" goes too far. Of course it's reasonable. It's your daughter's experience and skills development and your money and time.
When I had this exact situation, I said she wants to be with X, is this appointment with X, I'm willing to wait for X as needed. We could have scheduled regular appointments with someone else a month earlier, but it is important to get a good match. Also important to me to let my kid know I hear and respect their preferences when it's their therapy. Same with the dentist or anyone else.
By the way, I did this when she'd only seen X for the evaluation and we didn't even know if the other one was a good fit. She loved X at the evaluation and still does and is excited to go, which is what you want in order for the therapy to help. Sounds like your daughter will have a much better experience and compliance with her preferred therapist.
Anonymous
07/10/2025 06:50
Subject: Diplomatic way to request a specific provider of therapy service
Yes. Please don't feel that you need to give up your (her) preferences and experience to somehow help them or protect their feelings. This is where I feel "politeness" goes too far. Of course it's reasonable. It's your daughter's experience and skills development and your money and time.
When I had this exact situation, I said she wants to be with X, is this appointment with X, I'm willing to wait for X as needed. We could have scheduled regular appointments with someone else a month earlier, but it is important to get a good match. Also important to me to let my kid know I hear and respect their preferences when it's their therapy. Same with the dentist or anyone else.
When I had this exact situation, I said she wants to be with X, is this appointment with X, I'm willing to wait for X as needed. We could have scheduled regular appointments with someone else a month earlier, but it is important to get a good match. Also important to me to let my kid know I hear and respect their preferences when it's their therapy. Same with the dentist or anyone else.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 23:23
Subject: Diplomatic way to request a specific provider of therapy service
Yes, you say I’d like to schedule weekly or what ever sessions with x. What times are available?
Anonymous
07/09/2025 23:19
Subject: Diplomatic way to request a specific provider of therapy service
When you make the appointment, say you'd like to schedule with Dr. Whoever, when can they fit you in? And then if the confirmation doesn't say who the doctor is, reach out again (I'd call) and make sure it's with the person requested.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 22:51
Subject: Diplomatic way to request a specific provider of therapy service
12 yo DC just started a new therapy (e.g. OT/PT/ST)for a mid/mild issue and we don't have a standing time yet. The practice has two therapists. DC really likes one but is not clicking with the other one (feels like they talks down, treats them as a little kid etc).
When I make appointments (generally via email) the scheduler typically just say "x time is free" but doesn't say the provider unless I ask.
That said, is it reasonable to work within DCs preference?
Is there a good way to say this, especially as we are waiting on a regular time.
When I make appointments (generally via email) the scheduler typically just say "x time is free" but doesn't say the provider unless I ask.
That said, is it reasonable to work within DCs preference?
Is there a good way to say this, especially as we are waiting on a regular time.