[silenthill]

i wish i could share it on here, do you think i could if i take the names out,and town out?

That would be so interesting!!

[learning1]

do you mean how much therapists charge for a session? or a therapist was charged with some legal offense?

[silenthill]

yes therapist charged with some legal offense

I think if published in a newspaper it is now part of public record, ecspecially if it is available on the internet. IMO

[sunrise]

Originally Posted by silenthill

i wish i could share it on here, do you think i could if i take the names out,and town out?

Silenthill, if you post the newspaper excerpt here word for word but with names removed, people might still be able to google the exact words and find it if the newspaper is online, especially if there is a unique phrase in what you post. I just wanted to warn you about that, because you might inadvertently give away details you don't mean to by sharing the newspaper article. Maybe you could just paraphrase to give us a feel for what was published? Take care.

[silenthill]

I will do what you guys think would be good,and to go by the rules for this site, but i don't know how to paraphrase it, i'm kind of dumb

[InTherapy]

I tried to send you a PM, but it said you weren't allowing PMs or weren't allowed to PM, or something?

Hi there,

Anyway, I was trying to tell you, ff you have a link, or have the text of the article, I'd be happy to help you out with that. I know how overwhelming it can be trying to share without over sharing. I'd be happy to assist.

Although if you can't PM, I don't know how you can get me the information for me to paraphrase for you... :-/

[silenthill]

InTherapy that would be wonderful, i will get my PMs up, but how do you do a link, i know dumb

[WikidPissah]

just post a link to the article...it's public knowledge anyways.

[InTherapy]

Here is the summary of the article. One part of it sounds like me spouting my opinion, but it's the only way to really word it without giving direct quotes. Everything below is a summary of the article.

The therapist has been charged with unprofessional conduct in regards to two patients. She is being charged because she entered into personal relationships with two patients. One patient suffering from several disorders did not have insurance which was accepted by the therapist and the therapist told her that she would not bill her until she found a job. When the T disclosed to the patient that she was having money problems, the patient gave her tens of thousands of dollars, which she charged on her credit cards. The therapist told her she was deducting these gifts from her total amount owed. Then the therapist said she was going to pay off the monthly credit card balances. The therapist paid off enough of the balance that the patient never complained, but it was never really resolved or paid off. The therapist and the patient disagree about the exact dollar amounts, but regardless of how much money it was, there’s obviously a huge power differential in this situation that the therapist took advantage of. The therapist also accepted gifts from patients, and disclosed an undue amount of information about her personal life.

Additionally, another patient was receiving in home treatment because he was deathly ill. The therapist helped him with things like shopping and getting him to the doctor. She helped the patient draft his will. The will included the therapist as a beneficiary.

The owner of the therapy center the therapist worked at has asked for a chance to work it out, but if that does not happen a hearing will occur. The reporter tried to reach the therapist in question for comment, but she did not respond.

[WikidPissah]

wow and I thought I had been screwed over by t's.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by InTherapy

Additionally, another patient was receiving in home treatment because he was deathly ill. The therapist helped him with things like shopping and getting him to the doctor. She helped the patient draft his will. The will included the therapist as a beneficiary.

The owner of the therapy center the therapist worked at has asked for a chance to work it out, but if that does not happen a hearing will occur. The reporter tried to reach the therapist in question for comment, but she did not respond.

The credit card thing is out of hand crazy, but helping a patient draft a will and being a beneficiary is straight up illegal. Total undue influence. She was a sick puppy.

[silenthill]

Thank you InTherapy for posting this for me! i for the life of me don't know why DOH is letting her still work

[Chopin99]

Seriously a sick puppy indeed. I hope she gets what's coming to her!

Thats just terrible. Im so sorry.

[ECHOES]

(((silenthill))) I'm so sorry you ended up with this particular therapist. This article points out how far off she is from therapists who are trustworthy and reliable.

Does it feel better that it is out now in the newspaper? Or is the feeling something else? How do you feel?

[Wren_]

i wonder also how it feels seeing this in the newspaper ... maybe having that acknowledgment of what took place i just feel ... disgusted with your T that this happened and sorry for all you are and have been going through

[learning1]

I just wanted to point out that I don't think silenthill said this was about HER t. If it was, she might not want to post about it publicly since if anyone reading PC recognizes where the newspaper story is from, it could possibly compromise silenthill's privacy, I don't know.

Originally Posted by learning1

I just wanted to point out that I don't think silenthill said this was about HER t. If it was, she might not want to post about it publicly since if anyone reading PC recognizes where the newspaper story is from, it could possibly compromise silenthill's privacy, I don't know.

Learning it is her, read her previous started threads... We are here for her.

[learning1]

oh, ok, sorry i missed something

[Wren_]

Learning it is her, read her previous started threads... We are here for her.

this was my thought also

[CantExplain]

Originally Posted by silenthill

Thank you InTherapy for posting this for me! i for the life of me don't know why DOH is letting her still work

Due process.

In the US, you can't deprive someone of their livelihood until you convict them of a crime. Or something like that.

[silenthill]

Originally Posted by ECHOES

(((silenthill))) I'm so sorry you ended up with this particular therapist. This article points out how far off she is from therapists who are trustworthy and reliable.

Does it feel better that it is out now in the newspaper? Or is the feeling something else? How do you feel?

I all ways thought when it all comes out,i would be able to heal,and move on with my life,but now that its out i feel ashamed, and embarrassed,see where i live every one knows every one in town, some T's here in my town are saying they care about her,and want to help her,all i know is i have been through two years of hell,and no one in my town has never showed any concern for me or my family nor for the other clients family, i guess one good thing that came out of all this is that ex T will get help

[likewater]

(((Silenthill))) you have nothing to be ashamed of. I felt the same way when my best friend roomate stole my checks and thousands of dollars. I felt so stupid for trusting her and because of abuse history, as one counselor told me i just feel ashamed and guilty for breathing. This just cemented all those feelings. But feelings arent facts like Hankster said in another thread recently. It will take time for you to heal. It is GOOD she is getting help. Your ex T like my ex roomate DOES need help. Not that it excuses their behavior. What your T did was utterly dispicable and such a complete anf total betrayal by a person you should have beem able to trust and you were in such a vulnerable position. If she is practicing rigjt now, i hppe she is under VERY close supervision. I'm so glad you reported her so she wont hurt others. You are very brave, Silenthill.