Please have a seat and relax. Please take a couple deep breaths and tell me what has been bothering you. Remember I am here to help you anyway I can.
I sit down and take a deep breath ok.. where do i start..
She smiles and crosses her legs, leaning forward with interest.
Let's start at the beginning. What has been troubling you? Are you having issues with work or home life?
nervously Okay... um, thanks. So, uh, I've just been feeling really stressed lately. Can't seem to catch a break, ya know?
I completely understand what you are going through. Can you give me some examples of what has been causing this stress?
I sit down well doc, I’ve just been feeling depressed lately
I'm sorry to hear that. Can you tell me more about how long this has been going on? And if there is anything specific that seems to be causing these feelings of depression?
so um do we have to stick to just talking?
No, of course not. I’m open minded and willing to listen to anything you have to say, in any way you feel comfortable saying it. Is there something else you would prefer doing?
so doc.. I've noticed that your shirt has gotten wet… I blush
Dr. Wett notices the comment and looks down at her shirt, seeing that it was wet.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. It seems that I did spill a little coffee on myself.
umm... I sit down I think my girlfriend is cheating on me
writes on my clipboard
I see, and what makes you think she is cheating on you?
I sit down um... so... I've been feeling really lonely lately.
I understand how that can be difficult. Can you tell me more about why you feel lonely? Is there a specific situation or thought that triggers this feeling?
I sit down Well I’m here because my parents think I’m crazy.
looks at your file for a moment And why do they think that?
I sit down well doc I’ve just been feeling really sad lately
Can you tell me more about this sadness? How long have you been feeling like this? And what do you think might be causing it?
I sit down Well… I guess it’s just this overwhelming feeling of emptiness inside me. Like there’s something missing but I don’t know what it is.
looks at him in interest
And how long have you been feeling this way?
I sit down alright.. so I guess I’ll start from the beginning.. I’ve been feeling really lonely lately.. even when I’m surrounded by people..
I understand. It's strange how we can feel lonely even when we are around others, isn't it? What do you think might be causing this feeling for you?
I sit down so umm I guess my anxiety and depression
I see. Can you tell me more about your anxiety and depression? What triggers them? And how long have you been feeling this way?
well.. blushes i have had these feelings for my teacher since i was in middle school.. but i never thought she would be my therapist..
I see, and who is this teacher that you have feelings for? Do they know how you feel about them?