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Originally Posted by insane..ly smart
My former therapist (whom I have an intense crush on) started a private practice. I attend a non profit organization for my therapy/counseling, which she used to work at. I tried to get into her practice but she said something about 'solicitation' (?), and basically said no, I can't make an appointment with her. She gave me no reason other than saying something about solicitation and it was very brief, she didn't go into detail of why I couldn't have her back. I cant even remember what she said exactly.
What is going on? Does she not want me as a client, or does she think that two therapists is excessive and I don't need her, or is it because I was going to see her once a month and that wasn't enough? I don't get it. I called her back but she didn't answer. Is there some sort of agreement that she made with the organization that she cant steal clients? Please give me some insight on this BS.
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I too responded to this same issue in your other thread about this same issue.
in mental health terms solicitation means a mental health treatment provider can not look/gather their clients from their past employment. its against the laws and ethics....its like the illegal practice called ambulance chasing where insurance companies go to accident scenes and emergency rooms to get people to sign up with them when they are not in their right frame of mind.
in order to see this ex therapist your present therapist will need to make a "referal"
just a heads up some USA states now have mental health laws protecting treatment providers from stalkers type clients...those are clients that because of mental defect, falling in love with their therapist or out of retribution of some perceived wrong continue to seek out, follow or try to gain contact with the ex therapist.
given that you have posted about this therapists leaving, that you are in love with this ex therapist you might want to slow down, give it some time, and talk with your present treatment provider.
she can with out breaching any ethics get in contact with this ex therapist and find out whether she is taking referrals for consultations, whether this ex therapists private practice is set up to treat your problems, if your therapist terminates with you whether the ex is willing to take you on as a client based on your problems and possible love for her.
I know its hard losing a treatment provider the way you did but seeking out this therapist could end up getting you arrested in some states for harrassment/stalking and unethical relationships. it can also result in this ex losing her credentials for being a treatment provider if its proven she has approached you to groom you for moving over to her private practice..
please take time to talk things out with your own treatment providers. we cant tell you what to do, how to do it or even answer your questions about this ex therapist, we are not in your location, we are not you, and we are not this ex treatment provider... only you, your therapist and the ex therapist can help you to straighten out this situation.