[annielovesbacon]

My appointment today was at 1. I showed up at 12:50 and checked in (my old T usually came and got me from the waiting room early, and we got to have 5 extra minutes in our session), but she didn't come. And I waited. And waited. And waited.
Finally, at 1:20, I went to the front desk and asked what was up. Apparently, my T was on call that day for emergency clients (I go to therapy at my university) and a girl had just come in in crisis. So I had to reschedule. Now I can't see my new T for TWO WEEKS -- after waiting nearly a MONTH for this appointment.
It's not their fault it's an underfunded uni clinic, and I feel very selfish for complaining when clearly this girl was in crisis and much worse off than me, but I am just a little upset and sad I couldn't come in today.

On the bright side, my new T stepped out and introduced herself to me and apologized for me having to reschedule. It soothed my (intense) anxiety about meeting a new T to know what she looks like and how she talks, so hopefully I'll be less nervous next time.

[LonesomeTonight]

Originally Posted by annielovesbacon

My appointment today was at 1. I showed up at 12:50 and checked in (my old T usually came and got me from the waiting room early, and we got to have 5 extra minutes in our session), but she didn't come. And I waited. And waited. And waited.
Finally, at 1:20, I went to the front desk and asked what was up. Apparently, my T was on call that day for emergency clients (I go to therapy at my university) and a girl had just come in in crisis. So I had to reschedule. Now I can't see my new T for TWO WEEKS -- after waiting nearly a MONTH for this appointment.
It's not their fault it's an underfunded uni clinic, and I feel very selfish for complaining when clearly this girl was in crisis and much worse off than me, but I am just a little upset and sad I couldn't come in today.

On the bright side, my new T stepped out and introduced herself to me and apologized for me having to reschedule. It soothed my (intense) anxiety about meeting a new T to know what she looks like and how she talks, so hopefully I'll be less nervous next time.

Ugh, I'm sorry. Why didn't they tell you that at the front desk when you checked in? At least you got to meet her briefly.

[gayleggg]

That's too bad you you had to reschedule. I know you are disappointed. I'm glad you at least got to meet your new T. Missing a therapy session can be upsetting but glad you understood the situation.

[annielovesbacon]

Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Ugh, I'm sorry. Why didn't they tell you that at the front desk when you checked in? At least you got to meet her briefly.

I guess they were just hoping the emergency session would finish up quickly. I wish they had told me when I checked in, though, just so I had been aware. I was already anxious, and the unexpected waiting made it way, way worse