[hopealwayz]

I've sent my T a ton of text and called several times about the crisis I'm in. I really need a session. But he keeps worrying about my money situation.

[doogie]

Does he return your calls or texts? Does he at least refer you to support that wouldn't challenge your money situation? I know you probably want YOUR Ts support, but it seems like ethically he couldn't leave you in crisis without addressing it in some way. I'm sorry you are in this situation.

[hopealwayz]

I'm just struggling.

I'm worthless.

[Argonautomobile]

You might be struggling, but you most certainly are not worthless.

What does it say in that big two page list of rules about between-session contact for crises? Or do you have a safety plan that lays out what you're supposed to do in a crisis, like calling a help line or something?

[JaneTennison1]

You are not worthless but since you just had a session that you found helpful and yet are still hugely in crisis, you may need additional help and resources.

[hopealwayz]

He talked to me on the phone at midnight last night but he charged me even though it was a true emergency.

[AllHeart]

That sounds fair being it was a late night call and one of many. Glad you were able to talk to t. Hope you found some relief.

This is probably part of his boundary-setting particularly since you said you sent him a ton of texts.

[Cinnamon_Stick]

I am glad your T called you back. I hope things get better for you.

[spring2014]

Originally Posted by hopealwayz

I've sent my T a ton of text and called several times about the crisis I'm in. I really need a session. But he keeps worrying about my money situation.

hi hope,
well hope your therapist is worry about your money situation cuz it costs money for an emergency session. my therapist is being paid by the state and the government for my sessions. i had two emergency sessions with my therapist cuz I needed to see her on two occasions 1) dealing with the unemployment benefits and 2) cuz of an argument that I had with my brother before I had my car accident last year . the second emergency session with my therapist was that I needed to see her cuz of the fight and I was very upset and she asked if I wanted to see her that day I said yes . she scheduled me for 4:00 that afternoon and she cancelled the 1:00 appointment the following day . I think he is limiting you cuz you're texting him too much . you need have coping skills to work on in between sessions . it helps and you have to work out your problems yourself by problem solving . I say this cuz I used to do it with my therapist when I first started seeing her .






Diagnosis: Anxiety and depression
meds: Cymbalta 60 mgs at night
Vistrail 2 25 mgs daily for anxiety prn
50 mgs at night for insomnia with an additional 25 mgs=75 mgs when up past 1:00 in the morning