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Ironically I have heard this. Some Ts get pissed because they give sliding scales or reduced fee and then their clients take trips, have expensive cars, talk about buying things like big TVs, etc.

I think it is about making therapy a priority and being honest about what you spend your money on.

I once worked at a grocery store as a check-out. I was ringing someone up that had a FULL length fur coat and leather boots on. She was really dressed amazingly. This was in a state where a fur coat is not really needed. I asked her if it was real and what animal it was because it was so shiny.

The lady paid with food stamps.

I think it is the same with Ts. Here was someone supposedly needing assistance but dressed to kill...
Imagine a T hearing about a great trip to Hawaii and the T knows she is basically seeing you for peanuts. Remember this is their job...

She has probably been taken.... by clients getting reduced fees and talking about "material things" etc. If you can't afford the fee, why are you buying stuff thinking...

It was nice that she offered, but confusing about the other stuff..