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elf_wizard
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22 Aug 2017, 2:29 pm

I started seeing a therapist for my undiagnosed AS. She normally works with children and adolescents. I'm an adult. Is that anything to be concerned about? Should I be working with someone that works primarily with adults?



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22 Aug 2017, 6:28 pm

It depends on the therapist. Maybe he/she happens to be good with adults as well as kids.

If you find that he/she's not good for you, just try to find someone who specializes in adults.



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23 Aug 2017, 6:18 am

It matters more that she understand that adult males elicit less sympathy than children and women. I had a good therapist, but half her suggestions would have gotten me labelled a pansy.