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If I understand correctly, by "well-adjusted" you mean "a person who has no evident quirks" (like being a Tolkien fan to the extent of naming your practice Lorien, or blogging extensively in a way that can be perceived as pseudo-intellectual or pretentious).

Why do you think it's important for a person to be "well-adjusted" in order to be trusted? Why do you believe that a person who has visible quirks cannot be trusted as a mental health professional (or even needs help himself)?

Does the same thinking apply in your eyes to other professions? Would you likewise distrust, for example, a quirky lawyer, or a quirky manager?



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