Beat: Parent set me up with therapist about me playing poker

[melissah]

OP-do research and ask to pick the therapist, or, at least be involved in the selection process.

remember you are hiring someone to be of service to you.

you dont have to "account" to anyone.
a good therapist doesnt judge, its only "bad" if it feels bad to you.

any good therapist will treat you for what YOU came in for, not, what your parents sent you there to be treated for.

also, a good therapist will fire you if you really dont want to be there and arent doing the work.

firing works both ways.

imho i think everyone here whos said use it as an opportunity, is correct. as long as you pick a good therapist.

re: poker, if you are asked about the financial side, you can always answer the question with the question, "how much do you make?"

that question should point up how rude it is to ask someone about their finances!

otoh in therapy it is extremely impolite to answer a Q w/a Q