Can you see 2 different therapists at once?

Allowing two therapists is a set up for “splitting,”and it is totally counterproductive to that person having a successful therapy experience. Examples might be joining a group or going for EMDR therapy. There are sometimes particular reasons for a client to want two therapists.

What criteria should be used to determine if a therapist is competent?

Guidance for determining your competence is in Section 2 of APA’s Ethics Code. It calls for clinicians to have sufficient “education, training, supervised experience, consultation, study, or professional experience” in a given domain to practice in it competently.

When should you refer a client to another therapist?

Therapists should be ready to refer clients in cases when:

1. They need specialized help outside of your areas of competency.
2. The therapeutic relationship is unhealthy or unsafe.
3. Treating the client affects your own mental health.
4. You aren’t available to offer the sessions needed.
5. Manage the referral process sensitively.

Is it unethical to have two therapists?

Dual relationships are not absolutely prohibited — some are perfectly acceptable. (The AAMFT Code of Ethics, for example, requires therapists choosing to enter into a dual relationship to document the precautions they take to minimize risk.) But there is not a blanket prohibition on all dual or multiple relationships.

Should you see more than one therapist at the same time?

It is usually taught, in “therapy school,” that clients or patients should not be seeing more than one therapist at the same time. There are many case studies describing situations in which multiple therapists appeared to bring about problems. But is there more substantial evidence,…

How long should you go to therapy for?

In the wellness model, going to therapy is like going to the gym. You go to make a good life better, to reach your potential, and to prevent problems in the future. There’s no mandatory end date for that. Imagine someone saying they’ve gone to the gym regularly for ten years.

Is seeing more than one counsellor a problem?

It’s a fact of counselling life that counselling clients sometimes have more than one therapist at a time. Although I encounter this much less commonly than folks who are working exclusively with one therapist, I have at times been asked if seeing more than one therapist is a problem.

How do I choose a therapist?

Recognize that you are entitled to see whatever therapist you choose. Realize that sometimes separate therapists is a good thing! Individual + group therapy; individual + couples therapy can be excellent, even sometimes preferred, combinations!