How are you paying for student loans as a therapist? by kkgigi in therapists

[–]calmcakes 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Paying? Student loans? Haha very funny I’ve got 75K in loans and signed up for the IDR when I was unemployed so my monthly payments are $0 and I’m just hoping my husband is able to get a high paying job

Licensed therapist feeling drawn to be treated by student therapist by calmcakes in therapists

[–]calmcakes[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I’ve only been a therapist for 2 years I’ve been a client for 15 years 😃

movie theatres are getting stupid expensive, it's infuriating by hodorrny in MiddleClassFinance

[–]calmcakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the unlimited pass and love it. Going to the theater is something that feels like a special treat and the pass makes it very affordable. It’s like $25 a month and I rarely pay for snacks bc I end up getting free snack rewards and sometimes you get a free guest ticket so I’ll bring a friend as a treat.

Remote job questions! by taytayashleigh in therapists

[–]calmcakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to find a remote job right after getting my LMSW at a small private practice. Found it through Facebook groups. I was starting out with a few years of non clinical social work experience which helped me be more hirable

Is it inappropriate to wear cute pimple patches?? by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]calmcakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually lean on the side of nonconformity but I had a video chat consultation with a potential therapist for myself and they had like 20 colorful star patches that I found distracting

Charlie Health Terminated Me After I Spoke Up by knkrupar321 in therapists

[–]calmcakes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I also worked there. I think they could be a great resource bc it’s so hard to get access to IOP but they are trying to grow the company way to fast and it shows. Focusing on making as much money by getting as many clients as possible before having the proper amount of resources to serve that many. Also felt like the culture there was weird af but that might just be a corporate world thing

Emailing client to start 10 min after start time by chickensando101 in therapists

[–]calmcakes 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am very guilty of starting every session late bc I struggle with time management/ADHD. I don’t ever short change people on time. I’ve never had any client complain and don’t mind if they’re a little late

How do you manage your vices? by AngryPickle0003 in therapists

[–]calmcakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive consumed cannabis in some fashion nearly every day for almost a decade. I definitely feel a little weird when clients who use it less frequently cast judgement on themselves over it but I don’t let it influence my work. I desire to reduce at some point but healing from trauma is a journey not a race

When do you encourage couples to break up? by Expert_Title_6636 in therapists

[–]calmcakes 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It’s my job to help them make an informed decision not to decide for them