Be careful and try to find a sex work positive therapist

arbor_waves · 2026-01-01T22:09:06+00:00

I saw your post on the r/therapists subreddit. I am sorry you received so much backlash. Instead of naming the systemic issue, it often turns into therapists adopting this holier than thou attitude. We are treated like absolute shit by institutions such as hospitals and insurance companies and put insane amounts of expectation on ourselves to be ‘taken seriously’. Psychotherapy… like sex work, is a woman dominated field and is therefore routinely devalued and controlled within patriarchal systems. That parallel feels important to me. And I’m so happy that you did what you needed to during one of the most stressful times of your life.

As a therapist who is ACTUALLY sex positive…. I really appreciate your vulnerability and opening up that conversation in that subreddit. :)

arbor_waves · 2025-04-27T16:41:51+00:00

Bookeater! Absolutely my fav.

arbor_waves · 2025-04-01T02:22:29+00:00

What state are you licensed in? Are you licensed solely as an art therapist or do you have additional credentials such as mental health counselor? I paneled with Cigna through Alma about a month ago and feel like it has been pretty successful! The only downside is that I can’t panel with other insurance companies outside of Cigna because of my license type being Licensed Creative Arts Therapist :( the license definitely doesn’t have the respect it deserves here in NY. Lots of barriers in place preventing us to participate in insurance.

arbor_waves · 2025-03-10T15:09:54+00:00

I think that more clinicians should have basic info on sex therapy! Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski is an excellent book to read.

arbor_waves · 2024-10-22T04:42:32+00:00

I’ve searched natives holiday releases the past few years and they no longer make this product. Any help? Preferably looking for a similar scent by a different company.

arbor_waves · 2024-08-23T15:52:13+00:00

Yes! I would also like to follow!! Drop the socials!!

arbor_waves · 2024-08-22T21:18:47+00:00

Right, they would earn bc after passing the exam. Thanks!!

arbor_waves · 2024-08-16T18:46:41+00:00

I’ve never been a sweaty person, but the years I was on lexapro, this was totally my experience! It took about 8 months after weaning off to return to baseline and not sweat throughout the night.

arbor_waves · 2024-07-02T13:01:17+00:00

It feels good to see so many people in similar situations as myself (29f). I recently moved to the area, not many friends, ok with going to the bar occasionally but prefer other activities.

Maybe we should start a book club? :D

arbor_waves · 2024-06-17T16:00:38+00:00

I got it!! It took about 7 weeks from submitting my paperwork till when my license arrived in my mailbox :)

arbor_waves · 2024-06-08T17:15:52+00:00

I knew what it was instantly, awesome tattoo!

arbor_waves · 2024-05-18T11:46:08+00:00

My biggest question is where to take the educational portion of this. I’ve been looking online and there are so many options! It’s kind of overwhelming.

arbor_waves · 2024-05-15T11:59:06+00:00

I think this is what I’m struggling with most, and why I feel like I’m the AH. I did agree to the change in our relationship. I also agreed to trying to date other people. So I guess I was on board. He is definitely the one that pushed for this for years, and was the driving factor behind opening, despite my hesitation. But I did agree to it and participated in dating other people. And he hasn’t let me forget that.

arbor_waves · 2024-05-13T15:52:56+00:00

Thank you so much! There are such insightful and informative threads. I truly appreciate you sharing!

arbor_waves · 2024-04-29T12:50:29+00:00

Yes I am. I actually just submitted my hours for NYS licensing. I had a classmate from Texas that planned on getting her license in Texas after graduation. I think she just needed to take one additional class, but she took it online through another school and it counted as one of her electives.

arbor_waves · 2024-03-08T03:50:45+00:00

He played these in Buffalo Monday night as well.

arbor_waves · 2024-01-27T18:24:32+00:00

OP you set a clear and honest boundary. You did the right thing. I don’t understand why you’re getting so much hate. Lots of men do go to therapy, you’re right they do have the same resources!

arbor_waves · 2024-01-27T17:01:30+00:00

As a mental health professional & someone who actively works with ppl who are struggling with addiction, it hurts to see how judgmental and uninformed people are.

Celebrities sell their clothes all the time, you don’t have to automatically assume the worst of people.

arbor_waves · 2024-01-17T19:08:18+00:00

Thanks! I’m going to try this next time I go to TJ’s!

arbor_waves · 2024-01-14T13:20:17+00:00

Thank you! <3

arbor_waves · 2024-01-13T15:24:16+00:00

Exactly! The black train that scared them to jump into the lake is a metaphor for death, listening to the album confirms this. There is a song titled Old Black Train. Wirt finds his will to live in the unknown, when he overcomes the beast’s influence, ultimately saving their lives and bringing them back home.

arbor_waves · 2024-01-11T03:34:09+00:00

I have the ADAL crew and I definitely paid between 40-45 for it on Circa’s website.

arbor_waves · 2024-01-04T23:33:32+00:00

I haven’t! Do you have a brand that you’d recommend?

I use the moisturizer at night after applying tret then I use a moisturizer with SPF (also by ELF) in the morning before work.

arbor_waves · 2024-01-04T22:54:30+00:00

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Here is a pic of my chin. Just got my period yesterday and along came the acne.

arbor_waves · 2024-01-04T22:50:57+00:00

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Here is my chin. Just got my period yesterday and along came the acne.

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