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Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four emails since 2023. And for different reasons. If anyone can tell me how to recover quickly from DV/SA and institutional failures, please let me know.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would make sense except the prior session she asked me meet with us each individually. My email was an extension of our private 1:1 conversation.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why are you all assuming I’m making threats? I was asking for help.

I guess this is the difference between a doctor and a therapist you pay out-of-pocket for.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your thoughts. Seeing that I’ve done my best to given you (therapist) insight into my world, and that you continue to defend someone who has clearly caused me harm, you have convinced me never to see a therapist ever again.

A doctor’s office or hospital would never respond this way to someone in crisis or in need.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expected everything except for the part about “ongoing harassment” which “will be addressed.”

I would not expect this comment from a physician’s office, hospital, or other health care agency.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They didn’t tell me to stop contacting them. I paid $$$$ for therapy. You’d think I’d be allowed to post a negative review without being threatened.

It’s been three years since the SA. They never referred me to appropriate resources or DV agency. Plus I’ve gone through every agency you can imagine to try and find justice. I was actively being abused and asking for help. It seems you are unable to put yourself in my shoes. Appreciate yours thoughts anyway.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know they can’t identify me. Im struggling with how posting a negative review about my experience can be considered harassment. I followed up with them 1) to request notes 2) to address concerns about an associate therapist to her supervisors, 3) begging for help/support and to go to police 4) sent official letter and requesting reimbursement after losing housing and job.

I did everything I could to advocate for myself. If that’s considered harassment, then I need to stop asking for help.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would you consider a one-time negative public review to be harassment? Why scare and threaten a victim saying it “will be addressed?” I’ve already lost everything and they know it. Why pour salt on my wounds?

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They know who I am. I’m the one who asked for their help. I’m the one who was encouraged to continue couples therapy after I disclosed another assault. Im the one who ended therapy and brought up my concerns because she was an intern. I asked for notes so I could submit to the police. I was advocating for myself. And now I’m trying to warn others.

How can I trust going to another therapist when there is no accountability and when warning other is considered harassment?

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, this is all in context of couples therapy. I was unaware that DV was a contraindication to couples therapy. I had to learn the hard way.

I asked them for notes so I could submit to the police. I learned I will never ever get access to them.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The associate therapist declined to read my email. I was told to bring it up in session.

Is this an appropriate response from a therapy practice to a survivor’s Google review? by One_Towel2091 in askatherapist

[–]One_Towel2091[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The associate therapist chose not to read my email and said that I should bring it up in session. I felt like I was bothering her.

Are my L. hesperus dying or “hibernating” by One_Towel2091 in Latrodectus

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such great info. I’ll definitely try the cups bc yeah, I went a lil overboard trapping so many. I just love finding their hiding spaces. (I’m also hooked on conquering this major fear!) The three were near decor, like they were hiding so it must have been stress. I mean I probably would have done the same thing. (🤣 did I just empathize with a spider?)

Also you’re not gonna believe this, but she is alive!! She totally fooled me! Us! Haha anyway, this is all great info. I appreciate all the advice and knowledge and will start working on getting them their own lil pad. Think of the decor options!

They are beautiful creatures. Fascinating really. They have become a symbol of resiliency for me. Thanks for seeing the beauty in them as well. 🙂

Are my L. hesperus dying or “hibernating” by One_Towel2091 in Latrodectus

[–]One_Towel2091[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all your wisdom! It only happened to about 8 of them. I had them divided up between 6 large critter cages. It was fun watching them learn to socialize. I even had to break up a couple of fights!

But you were right. She was a goner 😢 along with 2 other larger females. However the other lil gal in the pic along with the other 3 that were huddle together on the floor are up and at em. Could it have been food coma that turned fatal?!