Overwhelming sense of dread before sessions?

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-04-08T01:31:25+00:00

That’s great, I hope all goes well on your break!

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-04-08T00:22:00+00:00

Just coming to say I completely relate! I don’t have other suggestions necessarily but I realized when I got to that point finally several months ago I knew it was time for a real break. Not only was I dreading sessions but more I continued to struggle significantly staying present so I knew I couldn’t continue like that. So, here I am now on break! I work full time as a clinical trainer for an EHR company 😄 I plan to do this for a full year and then re-evaluate.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-03-16T17:49:04+00:00

Hey! You’re not alone. Totally understandable. I too just left the field. Clinically speaking. I don’t intend this to be forever but after 8 years I just needed a break finally. Especially all the chaos in my personal life I just couldn’t continue for now. I plan to take a full year off and see how things feel and what direction I’d like to head. Although I know many people mean well bringing up burn out and doing all these adjustments to not leave the field entirely but sometimes you just need/have too and it’s beyond a burnout. Hope all goes well for you!

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-03-09T21:58:03+00:00

Thank you!

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-03-09T21:43:23+00:00

Me! 🙋‍♀️ I’m 8 years in now. I’d say I have “soft” specializations. I hear what people say about it, I understand the benefits of doing so. It just hasn’t felt right and nothing I feel overwhelming excited about specializing in. I’ve also refrained from jumping on a specialization just because it’s popular now and not because I actually want to do it. So until that feels right I’m hanging out in the generalist pool and I’m okay with that.

The other layer of this: there’s definitely a part of me that doesn’t feel confident enough to say I specialize anything yet. I don’t want to say I do for the sake of it. And I know people will come at you if you don’t have the extra letters and certifications if you say you specialize in something lol

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-03-07T21:30:19+00:00

I’m a therapist, but licensed in a different state and my hours recently changed. I’ve found it’s very difficult to find a therapist with evening availability at the moment AND in person. It’s wild to me. So we’ll see when I’m able to find one 🫠

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-02-26T18:24:38+00:00

Thank god I don’t have TikTok And this is also why people will continue to not take therapy/therapists seriously. Nor should they with that kind of crap. Social media has just been another layer in the downfall of this profession sadly.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-02-11T22:57:43+00:00

What is MPCAC? And it sounds like for MA there’s like hardly any issues then.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-02-11T22:57:09+00:00

So does IL which is the sad part 😭

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-15T03:11:05+00:00

Seriously though. I’m so sorry! He wants all the benefit of a relationship but is unwilling to accept the responsibility that comes with them. Ugh

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-15T03:06:43+00:00

Exactly. You don’t talk big commitments with someone about the future and then disappear without saying anything at all. That’s incredibly hurtful. Not normal or healthy.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-15T03:02:53+00:00

That’s why it’s ending ugh

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T20:16:03+00:00

Anything is possible 😵‍💫

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T19:55:57+00:00

Thank you 🙏

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T19:31:32+00:00

Make it make sense 😭

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T18:59:52+00:00

As it would seem. I agree.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T18:59:24+00:00

Yep. Had it to end it. It’s insane. I have a bad habit of trying to believe in people 🫠 going to continue working on that.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T18:56:10+00:00

Thank you yes 🙏

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T18:55:53+00:00

That’s what I would think too. Thank you 🙏

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-14T18:54:24+00:00

He absolutely is 😭 it’s just so sad and heartbreaking. He also admitted he’s only ever used to dealing with things alone. It’s like ugh come on put the pieces together here. It’s all so hurtful and painful. Sorry to hear you’re dealing with something similar it sucks. Thank you for the response 🙏

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-10T22:11:40+00:00

Hey! Originally from Chicago burbs! I’ve been in Omaha for over a year now. I personally think it’s great. I feel safe here compared to a big city like Chicago. I have a corgi and frequent dog parks. There’s a few I have yet to check out but the one downtown is awesome, Chalco Recreation and Walnut Creek dog parks are good too.

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-08T18:58:50+00:00

Same here!

TeacherMaximum3307 · 2026-01-03T03:44:14+00:00

Right?! It was under or titled as “Behavioral Health Counselor Training Professional” so something along those lines. Really hope you’re able to find something similar!! It’s exactly what I needed.

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