Client: I dont know why I am so scared to commit. I have bee…

Client: I dont know why I am so scared to commit. I have been with my girlfriend for years. I know she loves me. I really see a future with her. I am just too terrified to move forward. What is wrong with me?” Therapist: You have repressed feelings of abandonment stemming from the way your mom treated you as a child. This is called a reaction formation. You are essentially pushing her away so that she cannot abandon you like your mother did.” What type of therapist is this?

Client: “I’m just so depressed. I know no one will ever love…

Client: “I’m just so depressed. I know no one will ever love me again.” Therapist: That’s just an irrational thought. Surely, you cannot know that because you dont have a crystal ball that reads into the future. Regardless though, I am glad you are here. According to research, depression can be easily treated in about 12 sessions using these specific techniques….   This is what type of therapist?