I've had mixed experiences with therapy myself. Sometimes it's finding the right one - and it's good that maybe you can identify something that you're not sure is clicking... or helping you. Keep mental notes and see how things are going and if your needs are being met. I've seen several therapists in my lifetime - some much less interested in what I was there for than what they felt I NEEDED. I finally met one years ago that was short term care, which I didn't know up front, and it worked for a time but I felt that I needed that constant stability, support system. I got down to "whenever" appointments and I didn't want to be that person that calls to ask when I can come in or be seen. But it worked when the appointments had any kind of regularity - be it weekly or every other week. Do what's best for you, if you're not sure that this person is what you need, ask for a referral from a physician (or try psychologytoday.com - that's where I discovered the last therapist I went to). I talked to a few on the phone, they were prompt and courteous in detailing their care and it was like a job interview (me being the one hiring them).

I’m starting therapy again soon, it’s so hard to find someone you click with and is good. Not looking forward to it.

If you feel that the sessions are not going well, seek another therapist. If you can ask a psychiatrist for a referral, do so. I was lucky in meeting my therapist and I tried going with an in network doctor. Didn't feel comfortable with the ones I was meeting. I ended up asking for a referral from the therapist even though the doctor was out of network as it was important to me to be comfortable as possible while dealing with depression. You can tell when they really want to help you get better.

This is just my feeling, but if you don’t feel you can talk about what you need with this therapist, perhaps there are others out there.

I agree, not all therapists are the same. You need one who you can establish a trusting relationship w/ who makes you feel like your thoughts and feelings are vital. Financial problems are significant, but the therapist should have navigated the areas that you wished to discuss. I hope you have a better session next time or else maybe find another therapist. Good luck!

Agree with above. Do you feel safe enough to let your therapist know
what you are feeling? Having worked in mental health, I have found that sometimes a therapist moves slowly and may start with "safer" issues while the relationship builds.
With trauma, many are careful to make sure that you have support, skills and are in a safe place before opening a potential Pandora's box ( would not want to destabilize you). However, if you have seen him a few times and are just feeling it's a bad fit, you're probably best to look for someone else.
best to move on.

Hello Kingsolomon66,
Am glad you started with a therapist that is nice to start with. I can understand the initially meeting can be a bit uneasy for both the client and the therapist. Usually after a couple of meetings the two kind of get to know each other better and communicate better. Let keep our fingers crossed.