Is it normal for a session?

My psychologist thinks gay people are miserable,lets name him "ken". Ken thinks that I should gain weight,he barely remembers my name each session,most times he makes tude comments about my appearance even though he knows im insecure (i mean my weight,the way i dress or my hair or something) he mostly looks at his watch during sessions+most times he is on a call like 3-4 minutes gets spent for his calls,he talked about religion and why god was real for 3 sessions when I first went there, I feel like throwing my money into a trash can, he told me to be ashamed of myself because of not getting better and having dirty clothes (I have derealization and cant even walk/talk most days:() I understand that sessions should make you uncomfortable because thats the main goal but I feel like the "uncomfortable" i feel is the other kind of uncomfortable,i feel disrespected and i feel like im just wasting my money,i cried for hours yesterday because of the disrespect and i couldn't say anything,the things he told me yesterday was so horrible that im still mad about it, should I stop going or it will get better with time?

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

This doesn't sound like care... I'm not sure what type of sessions you are going to, but I don't think this is healthcare!

MotherStone23

Date posted: 4d

It this a NOCD provider? This is NOT normal in any way.

Queencard

Date posted: 4d

No its a psychologist i found in my city,im scared now because he told me that he was going to put me in a psychic ward if i didnt fix myself in a month

MotherStone23

Date posted: 2d

@Queencard Do not go back.

Nica

Date posted: 4d

Definitely not. Where are you seeing this person? They should honestly be reported because that’s not at all professional.

isaacwggnr

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 4d

I would stop sessions and figure out how to report them. There are much better options for care out there. Where it won’t feel like a waste of money.

OCDisPartofMe

Date posted: 4d

This is unethical and harmful behavior from a provider. In my opinion, you should terminate care immediately and if you can manage it, report them for misconduct. Their NPI number should be available to you as well as the board/ agency they report to. Also, a psychologist has different training than a psychotherapist. In my experience, they haven’t been nearly as helpful or effective treating my mental health. They’re more equipped/ qualified for testing & diagnosing, but not trained specifically for counseling services. You absolutely do not deserve to be treated that way… no one does.

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

From a therapist: please don’t go back to that provider. And please report them. That is highly unethical and not clinically sound in any way. I’m so sorry you endured that! You deserve compassion, validation, and supportive care.

Queencard

Date posted: 3d

The things he told me just keeps driving me crazy, I've been thinking about it straight for 2 days and its giving me a headache,how can I let go of this anger?

Megan Banks

Date posted: 3d

Not normal at all! He should not even be working with people! I’m so sorry you’re going through this.. leave him immediately if you can!

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