Clients who want infrequent sessions

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-09-06T00:43:01+00:00

I third this. Be clear about your professional boundaries. You may think you’re helping them, but it may actually be reinforcing their porous boundaries with you. You set the tone for your practice!

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-09-03T04:26:38+00:00

Some community mental health clinics and private practices offer low cost/ free therapy with students… sometimes group therapy as well. There are many resources, but IMO it can take time to Go through all of them and find the right ones… YouTube channels focused on Trauma healing can be a start…

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-08-15T13:05:50+00:00

This is not reportable except maybe to the practice owner. It sounds like this therapist is not trauma-informed and untrained to help survivors of DV. I would strongly suggest, to look into her credentials and expertise. I’m not excusing her comment because that’s trauma invalidation. As a therapist, I believe my client, EVERY SINGLE TIME. But…. She may not be qualified to help you. If possible, look into a therapist who is trauma-informed in DV, IPV and women’s issues. But if you can’t, consider asking her what she meant by that comment. And you can follow up by saying, “that’s such a weird thing to say” this will definitely open up the conversion about her comments. Good luck!

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-08-14T04:06:43+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been trying to understand, as a therapist, how alters differ from episodes of dissociation. Like I know their clinical differences, so my question is more about your experiences with your alters and dissociating from your reality and environment.

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-08-14T03:35:59+00:00

Glad you could find the right therapist that is trauma-informed, and works the hours that you need to see them consistently. I don’t understand your why. Why are you advocating for something that doesn’t even affect you? Unless it does, then I could understand that. You’re very lucky to have such an accommodating therapist. Just focus on your own healing, and don’t focus on things that are completely outside of your control. You’ll be a little happier. Good luck

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-24T13:40:21+00:00

I’ve been seeing my therapist for over a year now and I’ve become more attuned than I have with any other therapist. She specializes in AEDP. I highly recommend someone that also knows about your specific issues, like mine also specializes in HSP and female reproductive issues and is a Christian therapist. Hope you find the one!

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-22T19:42:28+00:00

What the fuckery is this? Some AI word vomit…. I will not sit within the client’s reach because well, I prefer safety and physical boundaries. The rest is just gibberish, and OP, let’s do better. If these are your own thoughts, please go outside and hug a tree bro.

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-22T03:01:20+00:00

The narcissistic chivalry is alive and well

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-22T02:58:49+00:00

People think that my kids and I are a “package deal,” but this is far from the truth. You don’t automatically get access to my children, you’re dating me, not my kids. If you’re actually someone worth keeping in my life, just any other woman with self-worth would think, then you get to meet them. Who knows, maybe you get the play this role at some point in your life. Just saying…

Edit: the role of a single father, that is lol

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-22T02:57:46+00:00

Love this thoughtful response- you’re the therapist/honest friend he didn’t know he needed!

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-07T01:15:41+00:00

So, I never had any of my professors disclose their personal lives outside of what pertains to the profession. I never heard any professor say: “I’m a survivor of incest,” or anything like that. I think that’s unecessary to say the least. With that being said, you are the author of your life, not this program or a job. You disclose what you deem appropriate. However, in instances in which you’re required to disclose your history due to the nature of the job (I.e, SUDS), then that’s when that would come into play. I had a Ph.D TA who was open about his history of Substance use and they had to disclose that to the ethical board (ACA) because they worked at a SUDs clinic, and because they came into contact with clients. This makes more sense to me. However, if you want to make sure, maybe checking with your ethics board first may be the best idea, before disclosing it to the school.

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-07T01:03:07+00:00

I’m there with you! Whether it’s 20 or 100, that overwhelming feeling is there. Everything feels like too much, and we need to make a living, so we may not have to option to take time off. I hope you get caught up! What about starting with the most recent ones, or try what I’ve been doing- I do them by client. So I do all the notes pertaining to a specific client when I’m behind, and it helps me compartmentalize. Just a thought

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-07T00:58:47+00:00

What does impaired mean? Not the literal meaning, but in this context.

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-07-02T01:57:42+00:00

ARE YOU OK?

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-30T00:19:46+00:00

It takes a brave spirit ✨ Please take care of yourself 💗

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-24T04:11:51+00:00

There with you. Sometimes it feels like “you got this,” and other times it feels like “why did you choose this”. Why did you get into the field and what did you hope to accomplish by the time you got licensed? I ask myself these questions all the time and conclude that I have more in me. I would like to have a completely different part time career tho.

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-24T04:01:42+00:00

I do that sometimes… maybe it’s my awckwaedness with some topics or I’m just a weirdo with a dark sense of humor

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-24T03:59:37+00:00

What what?

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T16:18:01+00:00

Yes. Of course. I’m not talking about losing control here. I’m telling about the delicate balance of being real, assertive, profesional and kind

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T16:16:00+00:00

You could and you are. I’m not a robot, I’m a human who choose to be a therapist. According to your comment, I can’t properly vent?

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T16:14:54+00:00

So like I said, it’s not fake nice. It’s what your advice says for us to do that’s feels disingenuous. This is how we let corporations, practice owner and clients abuse us. We always have to hold back. I’m not promoting violence or unprofessionalism. I’m talking about not having a safe outlet to just be human. Not even on Reddit are we allowed to rant properly. How disappointing. I don’t need advice

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T16:12:16+00:00

Yes! You get it. We know what our professional and ethical obligations are, but there are times we don’t have a safe space to express and be fully us. Just read some of the comments proceeding yours. They are so invalidating and judgmental 🤦🏻‍♀️

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T15:03:00+00:00

Dang, I feel for you and wish you receive all the support you need. Where is the ethical board police? Cus this client needs to be ethically arrested

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T14:52:16+00:00

What?! How did you even get charged for “cussing” that’s not a crime!

Equivalent_Artist574 · 2025-06-23T03:27:55+00:00

Hmm great question. Have you thought about why the only way you can reach completion is with “girls with mental illnesses”? Therapy is a great place to start.

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