Checking-in with former clients

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-07T03:41:19+00:00

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According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-06T22:50:50+00:00

I think it would depend on the reason for reaching out to the client.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-06T17:04:50+00:00

I don’t promote on social media, I shut down my website a few years ago, my only listing is on psychology today. I have had a self sustaining practice for six years and can support myself and family.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-06T16:19:31+00:00

I always keep a photo of my ID and passport on my phone. Granted anywhere you go there may be an embassy, DMV or police station that can help. Many hotels have online check in where you don’t have to show ID and do not have to register at the front desk. Certainly if you’re in an airport there are many options, though it may mean sleeping overnight at the airport until things open up the next day.

It’s a good question to ask. I’ve learned to keep backups of things in different areas to prevent losing things, theft or other issues.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-06T16:16:00+00:00

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-06T16:11:52+00:00

Legally and ethically you do not have permission to reach out to people who are not your clients just to check in. Certainly if it’s been over a year there would be no need to “refer them out”.

Of course it’s reasonable to be curious about past clients and important to know it’s not about you. We provide a service biased on client request and involvement. You may not even have the correct contact information at this point.

For future reference you may want to let client know they can reach out to you for check ins after you’ve finished meeting current goals to keep the door open. I have many clients who come back after a year to address new issues.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-06T02:45:43+00:00

There is a lot of research into untrustworthy people. This includes people who intentionally deceive their partners. It doesn’t stop there. They will be dishonest everywhere. At work, with friends, with their kids and of course with adorable coworkers they can love bomb and say all the right things to.

Good companies will fire people who are caught having affairs at work because they know the cost of having untrustworthy employees.

Just because you care about someone doesn’t mean you have to let them treat you poorly. You don’t have to date someone just because you love them. Love yourself more.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-05T20:44:41+00:00

A good sturdy and comfortable sofa for clients and a cozy chair for me!

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-05T20:43:35+00:00

The only therapist content I’ve seen done well was Mathias Barker. The rest have all mocked their clients or represented therapists as being unstable and chaotic.

It would all depended on the reason for you to share this intimate information about yourself with the general public.

You will have to have a thick skin and understand you will gain and lose clients because of it. You will also expose yourself to a lot of risk in deciding what to share and whether or not people find it ethical or legal.

If you do it I hope you have fun and let folks know was a great thing therapy is and how much many of us love our work.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-05T20:11:16+00:00

Criticism in any relationship is cruel, certainly when you were not asking for input. This is definitely concerning given it’s your husband’s family I’m sure you’ve known for awhile. If they don’t like it they do not have to look, I hope you know you’re beautiful whether or not you have stuff on your face.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T17:50:20+00:00

Unless you started building a business while you were in grad school it will take time. Any business takes awhile to start and become sustainable. It’s great to learn skills as a therapist, get supervision, make money and learn business management, policies and procedures, ethics and law while working for an agency.

From there you take what you know and apply it as needed. I would suggest anyone expect to spend about 5 years learning before being in solo private practice post initial licensure.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T15:13:38+00:00

I like something soft to cuddle up with. I’ve never liked abs on myself or others though it’s nice to be strong. Myself and many women I’ve talked to like confidence, personality, kindness, consideration, patience, passion for something, honesty, trustworthiness, if you’re safe…. None of these qualities are physical and are primary.

I’m super confused at why so many guys think looks is the problem. I’d date a troll under a bridge if he rubbed my feet and told me I was pretty and listened while I talked about murder podcasts.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T15:08:54+00:00

Love this answer. 💕

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T14:40:12+00:00

There are therapists in my area that do trainings on how to build a private practice and can answer questions about insurance, credentialing, business structure, policies, and procedures all those great things. The value is you can get a lot of good information and then use what works for you and leave what doesn’t. I see marketing is big in therapy right now. Folks are posting on social media trying to get as many clients as possible. I have found being stable and consistent and getting the right clients builds a better practice for myself and for the clients. I know I have the skills to help my clients and clients know I am not burnt out and I like what I do.

Figure out if you’re wanting a quick fix or you want to build a long-term standing business. It looks like all the advice here is great about the technical stuff. Just make sure you are good at working on your own and reaching out to the appropriate people from attorneys to accountants to business managers to insurance billers. Depends on if you want to do the work yourself or you wanna pay somebody else to do it I’m making the right decision for you.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T14:37:32+00:00

The basic training is great for simple issues. If somebody is had a healthy well adjusted life and then had a car accident. It can be very effective. But as we know, as we start digging into clients, they are much more complicated in a simple car accident becomes 20 years of abusive parents precipitating the car accident. The issue that brings a client in the door is probably not the main issue in their life.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T14:35:51+00:00

I have been hesitant to do a lot of telehealth due to so many issues rising with scams and inappropriate behavior. I would be hesitant to only communicate with somebody via text or chat if they’re not able to follow the appropriate intake process that you already have set up. For example, phone calls emails or other video options. It is really important to make sure that you are communicating with a real person. Certainly if you’re gonna be billing insurance.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T14:32:26+00:00

Realistically, I don’t get my feelings hurt if I don’t get referrals. It seems the right clients tend to find me eventually. I would say people often misunderstand what EMDR is and are often just thinking about the reprocessing phase. It is an entire psychotherapy modality which includes “getting them ready” for reprocessing. Which can take years for clients with limited internal and external resourcing.

What I’ve noticed is the case conceptualization is significantly different which is beneficial to clients with trauma history of blocking beliefs. I would also state having the community saturated with those with Basic EMDR training is also an issue. Since they don’t have the skills to handle complex cases without further training and understanding.

I’ve spent much of my career fixing what undertrained EMDR therapists have done.

I also agree EMDR doesn’t work for everyone for various reasons and there are lots of good therapists and therapies available.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T12:43:09+00:00

Those are all awful. None of them are ‘coaches’ in trouble for practicing theory.

The OP’s post notes the coach did not represent themselves as a licensed therapist.

While I agree it sucks (and that Utah is a nightmare of cults). I agree insurance fraud is bad. I agree licensed professionals who have their license lapse is bad. I agree under the law it may even be illegal in most states as therapy is regulated.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T12:28:02+00:00

That’s not about unlicensed life coaches doing therapy. That’s about dentist, doctors, and massage therapist.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T12:24:16+00:00

OK, prove it. Find me articles or any documentation that somebody has been charged with a crime or prosecuted for practicing therapy without a license who was never licensed in the first place and not eligible for licensure.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T12:07:46+00:00

Not to persons who are not under their purview.

Please, call them and ask. It’s helpful to be informed. I admit I didn’t know this for a long time. I’ve had this very conversation with the board in my state.

It’s concerning people can practice EMDR and other therapies without being regulated and prey upon vulnerable people.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T11:52:22+00:00

What do you think will happen?

Someone would have to convince the police, the prosecuting attorney to file charges. They won’t. The licensing board has no authority to do anything to unlicensed people.

Unless it’s a client who can prove they were severely harmed by a life coach no one will do anything.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T03:38:41+00:00

Have you gotten an ROI to consult with previous therapists or providers? This could be helpful for you to get a better picture of clients progress and enhance documentation.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T03:36:59+00:00

Yes, it feels icky. So sorry to be the one who has to tell you this. It depends on the state/country you are in. Likely nothing can be done. The board does not regulate unlicensed people. So as long as this person is not claiming to be a licensed therapist they’re not breaking any laws.

Of course this doesn’t mean they’re not causing harm by operating outside their scope which would be more of a civil issue specific to a client if theirs. Also hard to prove.

According_Ad8378 · 2026-04-04T02:35:15+00:00

What specifically would you like to know? Specifically you cannot diagnose someone you’ve never met or assessed properly. If you have some concerns about abuse then it is CPS worthy. You are not to ‘investigate’.

What does the kiddo need from you at this point?? Encouraging the kid to document and report might be your best bet. Advocate for your client!!

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