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Ryan Howes, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, writer, musician and professor at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, California. See full bio
July 17, 2008, Therapy

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Say Anything

By Ryan Howes, Ph.D. on July 17, 2008 in In Therapy

Therapy is one place you can talk about anything you want. There's no need to censor yourself, be overly polite or avoid conflict. Still, many clients have a lot to say and don't. Why? Read More

I have been with my

Submitted by Anonymous on July 18, 2008 - 6:05am.

I have been with my therapist for about 3 years now. I do respect him and his opinions but I do not hesitate if I completely disagree or do not understand his rationale. From there, it is usually just left at my opinion versus his. Agree to disagree. In the 3 years, there is basically only one issue that I have not been able to get past with him as far as the way things were handled but I am sure that it always goes both ways.

Trust

Submitted by Richard on July 30, 2008 - 4:27am.

I trust my therapist, so I'm not afraid to speak with him candidly. I tell him everything.

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