1. Cost (I am self-insured but pay out of pocket for therapy, wondering if there is a policy I can
add on to what I currently have or maybe I'll just find another policy all together...)
I pay out of pocket also, $80 per hour, and often have double sessions + extra email sessions, so, we're looking at hundreds a week, not long-term sustainable in my case.
2. Work schedule
I work from home, so, I'm able to manage this part easily.
3. How long (I get that this is totally dependent on the person, but I'd be curious about other personal experiences with this, too!)
I've been doing multiple sessions for maybe 3-4 months so far, no end in sight.
4. Does it feel like enough, or will it never feel like enough?
Sometimes, it feels like it will never be enough. I'm struggling right now, very intense issues, but after a period of tons of contact, am trying to pare back some, and give myself some processing time, and not overwhelm myself. I do appreciate my therapist's willingness to have lots of contact though, and that in therapy, she says, it's ok to let things ebb and flow naturally.
5. Your general experiences of continuity
It's excellent to have the continuity, for her to remember recent details and follow up with me is very affirming.
6. How does it affect the rest of your life during the week?
I manage my work, college and family, but I do get obsessed with therapeutic topics. It is very hard work, but I believe it is good, to have the goal of my "therapy" life and "day to day" life become one and the same, where I'm honest about my issues and struggles, and empowered by my therapeutic work in all areas of my life.
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