Should I reconnect with my former therapist?
CBT did absolutely nothing for me so I found a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapist. I saw him for about a year, until I sent him an email a year ago announcing I'm leaving therapy.
The reasons weren't anything dramatic - I just felt like no progress was being made. There's also his political views, which I wasn't supposed to find out (I stumbled upon his personal blog) but we've actually already talked through it (months before I left). I even agree with parts of his views but still it leaves me with a bit of discomfort. He also didn't bother with any treatment plan and focused on free talking instead.
I've been out of therapy since then and almost refusing to go back because I hate how ineffective the 6-7 therapists I've seen in my life turned out to be. But I remember the psychodynamic therapist did give me a lot of insight, and at this point, all my problems are just getting worse and I need to do something about my life. I figured it would be easier to reach out to him again (he made it clear the doors will be open if I ever decide to come back) than find a new one, but I'm not sure.
I don't know what to do about it. Should I reconnect with him, find a new therapist, or just don't bother? Is it even possible to deal with CPTSD without therapy? I wish it was.
Posted Mar 5, 2026, 4:52 PM UTC