Therapist jailed for sex with client

junkDNA · Feb 07, 2019 at 05:35 AM

I wish it was criminal in my state

DP_2017 · Feb 07, 2019 at 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkDNA

I wish it was criminal in my state

I assumed it was in all states. I know for some places, like here, there's a certain number of years after therapy before its "ok" but I didn't think any state was "ok" with it when it was a current client, yikes

Anne2.0 · Feb 07, 2019 at 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DP_2017

I assumed it was in all states. I know for some places, like here, there's a certain number of years after therapy before its "ok" but I didn't think any state was "ok" with it when it was a current client, yikes

You'd be surprised how much criminal law varies across states. I am pretty sure that the civil (licensing) laws for therapists penalize, at least potentially, therapists by permanent removal of licensure. It is another step to criminalize the act that many states have not taken.

This case, and all exploitation by therapists, is awful. Just reading about the terrible consequences this client suffered is enraging and sad. I hope it educates people on how devastating exploitation can be. Like with all abuses of power that silence victims, I hope this case helps others who have been exploited.

junkDNA · Feb 07, 2019 at 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DP_2017

I assumed it was in all states. I know for some places, like here, there's a certain number of years after therapy before its "ok" but I didn't think any state was "ok" with it when it was a current client, yikes

no... some States it's not illegal at all. just an ethical problem governed by the board of psychology in that state. you can file civil lawsuits... which is what I was coerced to do

here today · Feb 07, 2019 at 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkDNA

no... some States it's not illegal at all. just an ethical problem governed by the board of psychology in that state. you can file civil lawsuits... which is what I was coerced to do

Yeah. That makes it a personal wrong against just you rather than a wrong against society, a crime, which I think it is, too.

Not sure it should be a felony but it feels to me like the "dependency" exploitation and betrayal that I experienced in therapy -- seems like that should qualify as a misdemeanor. What do I know, I'm not a lawyer or legislator. But if it were to be put on the books like that, then it might help make therapists better aware of the damage they can do, and hold them more accountable.

No question, sexual exploitation seems like the worst, though.

Menu

My Support Forums - Mental Health Support Groups

Get emotional support and friendship from others like you!

Therapist jailed for sex with client

My Support Forums

junkDNA Comfy Sedation Member Since Sep 2012 Location: the woods Posts: 19,301 (SuperPoster!) 11 8,149 hugs given	Feb 07, 2019 at 05:35 AM #1 I wish it was criminal in my state __________________