Dear Bec:

Not all therapists are created equal. Some are competent, others are not. Evaluate yours, over a few sessions. You wrote that she hinted regarding you taking medications. You used the verb “hint”- here is the thing: a competent, effective therapist does not hint, she states or asks. She should be honest, clear and direct. If you have a therapist who is indirect, then it is a problem. Next time, when you are not sure what she meant, ask. If you hear a hint, ask for clarification: “what did you mean by (this)?” Will she explain or ignore your question? Or (I can hardly imagine)- become aggressive in any way for having been questioned?

I hope you post again regarding your experience with the therapist and otherwise.

anita