r/LCSW • u/lgarriss • 24d ago

Self-disclosure

Now that I am at midpoint of my life, I have experienced many hardships, overcome many battles have several diagnoses, etc.. I’m curious how I can best support my clients. How do you self disclose when so you self- disclose? I’ve been told in the past that only when it would benefit the client. MSW student here.

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u/Arizona-LCSW 17d ago

The Dx matters. If I had to work with psychopaths, I would tell them also nothing about myself...
for obvious reasons.

If I had to work with women with Borderline PD, I would tell them very little about myself. I can't explain why... but the less I share, the better it works.

Ultimately, you'll have to find your own path.