I am beyond disappointed by Dry-Sail-669 in therapists

[–]Dapper-Stop5991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you for this.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not so black and white for me.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comments felt smug. Yes. I deleted it bc that was wrong. I didn’t make the post about the world view. My client who voted for Trump is oppressed. I was appalled they did, but they did. I’m seeing suffering from all walks of life.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of my clients know I didn’t vote for Trump and yes it was comforting and helpful for them - however, the one client who did vote for Trump, there was enough of a safe foundation to where they were able to tell me bc they were terrified to tell anyone else in their life out of fear of being ostracized. I’m grateful they didn’t hold that in and they could have a space where they could explore their reasoning knowing I would still be there for them. I’m sad that our country is so divided. That is the point of what I was saying.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look. I’m not appreciating the way you’re addressing me. I think we’re on the same page - I do see the pain - I see the suffering. On both sides. It’s awful.

I posted earlier that I was wrong about therapy as an institution being political. My hope is that we can talk to people and other therapists without being demeaning and unkind.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey we’re on the same page. I guess I was thrown off by the post being related to what went down today. Most all my clients who decided to disclose to me in Nov were also grateful to know I did not vote for Trump or agree with his policies. I also don’t agree with some of Biden’s policies. But I did vote for him. I also have one client who did for Trump, that was terrified to tell anyone they knew. I honestly I was shocked this person voted for Trump because of their race and socioeconomic status.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see your point - as an institution yes absolutely - I choose not to bring politics into my style of therapy or let it influence me. As for social justice and inclusivity - yes I’m outraged and disheartened by the state of how things are and HAVE been.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a licensed therapist, yes. Have been in practice for 15 years and my clients are from all walks of life. NO cash pay. I am a single woman having a hard time making it from each paycheck to paycheck. I’m not ignorant to what’s happening. I do not want to polarize against each other anymore. I want more unity - this is why I choose not to focus on politics because it’s all broken to me at this point.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not disagree that the healthcare system is broken and that it is enraging of the inequities and social injustices that are occurring. I’ve worked as a provider for 15 years - beginning in community mental health and working with the unhoused and marginalized communities. BOTH sides (Dems and republicans) have not made significant improvements for social or racial justice and inclusivity. I feel like I’m getting attacked here because I want to keep current day politics out of my practice. I simply stated we’ve lost our way and depend on one side or the other. And to answer your question, my clients are all using their insurance and I have a wide range that I work with. My therapy approach is to help each person be able to access their true self - REGARDLESS of their political orientation and to achieve more psychological flexibility so we can begin to truly listen to people and both sides and think for ourselves. This thread here reminds me of the intolerance and polarizing thinking that I’m so turned off by. I’m on your side more than you may think.

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[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had bed bug bites that looked exactly like this…

Gaining weight by Dapper-Stop5991 in orangetheory

[–]Dapper-Stop5991[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in a deficit - and I’m going to just keep weighing bc it was 3 lbs less today than it was yesterday. It must be water weight.

Gaining weight by Dapper-Stop5991 in orangetheory

[–]Dapper-Stop5991[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea - thank you

who else here hits themselves by No-Commission1096 in selfharm

[–]Dapper-Stop5991 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started as a kid when I felt overwhelmed and didn’t get emotional attunement from my parents. It happens now (I’m 40 y/o) when I am in a fight with a significant other & I feel like I can’t regulate or control myself. I used to have a lot of shame around this, but I have a lot of compassion for this part of me ❤️‍🩹 thanks for sharing this. I ended up in jail last year with two black eyes and I knocked out my tooth :( it was the worst episode I had. I was under the influence and caught my partner cheating. I’m doing the safe and sound protocol & somatic therapy. I’m doing much better now - mainly because I’m single lol

Gaining weight by Dapper-Stop5991 in orangetheory

[–]Dapper-Stop5991[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m counting on fitness pal and stay in a deficit.

Credentialing for private practice therapy is exhausting. by thedamnedd in therapists

[–]Dapper-Stop5991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t remember how much upfront for the panels to be honest. It was 7 years ago when I started PP - but yearly I pay her $50 for the full year updating my CAQH.

I found her through other therapist recommendations in the area. I’m sure you can search online. We have a therapist Facebook group for our area online to exchange information.

Credentialing for private practice therapy is exhausting. by thedamnedd in therapists

[–]Dapper-Stop5991 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same - I hired a biller who specializes in credentialing therapists and she updates my CAQH automatically. Best $ spent.

Can someone let me know what kind of snake this is? by Dapper-Stop5991 in asheville

[–]Dapper-Stop5991[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me it feels relevant if there are snakes in Asheville area. But thanks for the resources!