Need some writing help

[Strider1002]

Hey folks, I'm working on my novel and I need some assistance. I don't mean to distract from real people's problems, but I need some people who know psychology. Mainly, if someone (a woman in her early 20s) went to therapy for moderate anxiety and depression issues... how would the therapist proceed? What kind of things would he say, what kind of questions would he ask? Would he recommend journaling, and if so, what kind of things should the client write about?

And then, let's say the root of the issues turns out to be an abusive spouse. How would the therapist proceed then?

It's not necessary to explain how you know, unless you want to. But any information would be a BIG help

 

[dgiharris]

I'm a freelance writer and my advice is that you need to do some research.

The first step is to grab an encyclopedia or search wikipedia and read up on therapy, psychology, and counseling.

Next step is to research a little deeper, and grab some psychology 101 books and skim through relevant sections.

Next step is to research a little deeper and grab a book in which a psychologist is doing a blow-by-blow on a patient for depression/anxiety.

It takes this amount of "research" in order for you to write in a way that feels "real" to the reader. Otherwise, it just comes off as wooden.

Lastly, here is the best site on the planet for aspiring writers

Absolute Write Water Cooler - Powered by vBulletin

its 100% free. ANd its comprised of writers that will offer free advice.

Good luck

 

[WithLoveFromAlyssa]

If you need someone who's relatively young (almost 18) and a female, I'm here.
Ive gone to therapy and have OCD, anxiety, depression, etc.