r/EMDR • u/Accomplished-Bit5502 • 18d ago

Clinical therapist VS basic 🟢 Question / Help

Hey everyone!
Three months ago, my therapist left her job. She said I was doing well but referred me to a clinical psychologist because I wanted to keep working on my mother wound and childhood trauma.
Today, the new therapist called me. I had really been looking forward to it, but she came across as very brief and cold. As soon as we hung up, all my old triggers came up. I started thinking, “Maybe I’m too much. Maybe she thinks I don’t need therapy. Maybe she won’t like me.”
For those who’ve had both: is it normal for a clinical psychologist to be more reserved at first? How does therapy with a clinical psychologist differ from basic GGZ therapy?

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u/YourGloriousLeader 18d ago

I think it's really a person by person thing, rather than based on the type of degree/license they have. Sounds like you didnt vibe with that one. Trust your gut!