[Dannii91]

Hey guys

So on the 4th of this month I wrote my former therapist from 7 Cups of Tea an update and she still hasn’t replied. I think the main reason for this is that she is busy, but I am so worried that I could have said something in that email that indicated I was still attached to her or that I was still suffering with some of the same issues! And I am also worried that some of the things I wrote might have made her feel insecure (I mentioned how Kirk Honda’s podcasts have helped me and they both teach at the same university). This has really been getting me down!

But today someone on 7 Cups said that I should consider writing another email in a few days from now if she still hasn’t replied. Is this a good idea or is it being a bit desperate?

[LonesomeTonight]

I'm sorry, that sounds painful. But it might not have anything to do with you. Some therapists (at least in US) aren't willing to reply to former clients due to policy or liability concerns. Maybe that's the case here? Also, with it being December, perhaps she just took a bunch of time off for holidays? I'm not familiar with how 7 Cups of Tea works so not able to help you more there.

[SlumberKitty]

I'm sorry. It is hard to wait for a reply. I agree with Lonesome Tonight though. Some therapists won't respond to former clients. They think it is continuing therapy and worry about liability. Has this therapist responded to you in the past since you have stopped being therapist/client? If so then the therapist might just be busy or taking time off like Lonesome Tonight said. I have a former T who I write to sometimes. Sometimes she will respond but most of the time she won't. Can it be enough just to be heard? HUGS Kit

[Rive.]

Is she allowed to reply to you, seeing you are a former client?

I would check their policies on 7 cups.

[Taylor27]

I agree with what other people have mention about your former therapist may not be allowed to reply back to you. I hope she will reply to you though, it's very hard when they don't reply back.

[Dannii91]

Hey everyone

Yes, my former therapist has replied to me the last time. In fact, she replied straight away!! Which is mainly why I am so worried.

As I have seen, 7 Cups has no policy on this. They just state that you cannot meet Listeners or Therapists outside of 7 Cups! LOL!

She lives in the US and I don’t. So I don’t think there are any liability concerns there.

[sarahsweets]

I think 7 cups is scammy, shady and imo dangerous.
7 Cups Of Tea Reviews - Legit or Scam?

I am not saying it is wrong for people- if it works then great just that it has the hallmarks of a platform that could be abusive and misleading,

[Dannii91]

Originally Posted by sarahsweets

I think 7 cups is scammy, shady and imo dangerous.
7 Cups Of Tea Reviews - Legit or Scam?

I am not saying it is wrong for people- if it works then great just that it has the hallmarks of a platform that could be abusive and misleading,

I found this review to be quite misleading and false itself. 7 Cups doesn’t only provide Listeners but they actually do have professional therapists there as well just as they do with BetterHelp and TalkSpace.

I can’t speak for everyone else, but 7 Cups has helped me immensely in many ways- especially my 7 Cups therapist (best part of the experience in my opinion).

My 7 Cups therapist was the nicest individual I ever had the chance to interact with and she was the only one I could ever be nearly 100% myself with. And she has “saved” me in many ocassions!

[mrxuneek]

Originally Posted by Dannii91

Hey guys

So on the 4th of this month I wrote my former therapist from 7 Cups of Tea an update and she still hasn’t replied. I think the main reason for this is that she is busy, but I am so worried that I could have said something in that email that indicated I was still attached to her or that I was still suffering with some of the same issues! And I am also worried that some of the things I wrote might have made her feel insecure (I mentioned how Kirk Honda’s podcasts have helped me and they both teach at the same university). This has really been getting me down!

But today someone on 7 Cups said that I should consider writing another email in a few days from now if she still hasn’t replied. Is this a good idea or is it being a bit desperate?

this is a tough one... thank you for sharing

[divine1966]

Honestly if this person isn’t your actual therapist from like medical facility or a clinic or even private practice, but someone from 7 cups (might not be licensed therapist or licensed in your state) , they aren’t obligated and perhaps aren’t even allowed to reply to you, especially if you aren't currently receiving their services.

There is no harm in contacting them again in case they didn’t see your email but I’d probably ask sites owners if “listeners” are expected to reply to former clients

[Flinders40]

Originally Posted by sarahsweets

I think 7 cups is scammy, shady and imo dangerous.
7 Cups Of Tea Reviews - Legit or Scam?

I am not saying it is wrong for people- if it works then great just that it has the hallmarks of a platform that could be abusive and misleading,

I had an awful experience on that site.

Im very sorry she wont respond. That hurts so much. My ex therapist dumped me and refused to ever reply again.i felt so awful. Sometimes i would email her but of course never heard back. So i dont bother anymore.
I wonder if your therapist is not allowed to respond? Maybe there are rules?

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Dannii91

Hey guys

So on the 4th of this month I wrote my former therapist from 7 Cups of Tea an update and she still hasn’t replied. I think the main reason for this is that she is busy, but I am so worried that I could have said something in that email that indicated I was still attached to her or that I was still suffering with some of the same issues! And I am also worried that some of the things I wrote might have made her feel insecure (I mentioned how Kirk Honda’s podcasts have helped me and they both teach at the same university). This has really been getting me down!

But today someone on 7 Cups said that I should consider writing another email in a few days from now if she still hasn’t replied. Is this a good idea or is it being a bit desperate?

Are you referring to 7 cups of tea? I used them for awhile only to realize that they were not helpful and tend to bully people who really need emotional support.

[Dannii91]

Originally Posted by divine1966

Honestly if this person isn’t your actual therapist from like medical facility or a clinic or even private practice, but someone from 7 cups (might not be licensed therapist or licensed in your state) , they aren’t obligated and perhaps aren’t even allowed to reply to you, especially if you aren't currently receiving their services.

There is no harm in contacting them again in case they didn’t see your email but I’d probably ask sites owners if “listeners” are expected to reply to former clients

Yes most of them are actually licensed therapists. There are either listeners you can talk to for free or therapists that you have pay (obviously).

My therapist was very much licesened. I have Googled her many times! LOL!

She has replied immediately to my email in the past. There are no such rules on 7 Cups about this. One of my past replies on here even mentions this.

[Dannii91]

Originally Posted by Buffy01

Are you referring to 7 cups of tea? I used them for awhile only to realize that they were not helpful and tend to bully people who really need emotional support.

Sorry to hear that. That wasn’t my experience at all.

[Dannii91]

Honestly, some of the replies about 7 Cups being an awful site or that it’s a scam really are not helping me!

I came here to seek advice about an ex therapist not replying to my email not to hear opinions about a certain website platform that provides online therapy. If I wanted to hear those opinions I would have posted an entirely different topic!

Yes, there have been a lot of bad experiences on that site, but many good ones as well. My 7 Cups therapist has been a very positive influence on me and she has helped me a lot! Heck, I even connected with her better than I do with my current therapist! LOL!

Thank you!

[Gettingitsoon]

Thanks for explaining the different types of support offered by Seven cups. I have thought about using this platform so that is helpful.

You refer to your Seven cups therapist as an "Ex-T".
Would you expect to remain connected to a therapist you are no longer seeing?
I dont think thats common, is it?
Ive only had more conventional in person therapy. After termination, I would not anticipate continued connection.
Not sure what the 'standard' is.

[divine1966]

There might be many reasons for former therapists not staying in touch with former clients. Even if they are allowed to do so, they might not want to due to variety of reasons. She might be too busy or has stuff going on. Also over the years full time therapists meet such a high number of clients that it would be impossible to stay connected to them. Therapists could have literally thousands of clients. It is not realistic. It also depends how long ago was she your therapist? A month? A year?

I think the best would be to process it with current therapist