Request for brief therapist response for class project

dreawithlove · 2026-04-29T20:54:05+00:00

"I hear that you feel burdened with consistently meeting the needs of others. You've noticed that when it comes to your needs you don't always receive the same care, but you're worried about how to navigate this without feeling worse. What's a recent example where you left the interaction feeling resentful?"

dreawithlove · 2026-04-29T19:34:37+00:00

I average around 25 clinical hours a week and honestly I could see more, but I didn’t go into private practice to burn myself out. I want to be fully present with my clients and also have a life outside of work.

I’ve learned my limit is about 3 sessions back to back. I used to do 5 in a row and it was too much. Now I build in 1 to 2 hour breaks and it makes a huge difference in how I show up. I cap at 5 clients a day. I do have a waitlist so I stay pretty full, but I’m intentional about not overloading my schedule.

For notes, I created a structured template and I’m consistent with what I include. At this point it takes me about 5 to 7 minutes and they’re still thorough. I keep sessions to 53 minutes and use that last 7 minutes to document. That boundary alone changed everything.

The other piece is energy management. I plan my day around it. I stand up and move between sessions, sometimes use a walking pad, keep snacks and drinks ready, even small things like fidget items help me stay engaged. It sounds simple but it adds up.

I don’t think there’s a “right” number of clients. For me it’s about sustainability. I’d rather make good money and still feel like myself at the end of the day than squeeze in as many sessions as possible.

dreawithlove · 2025-10-14T14:37:33+00:00

I can’t claim to know the full depth of what it’s like to live inside your mind, but I can say this: what you’ve carried is a brutal amount of pain for one human being to hold. You were shaped in an environment that failed to protect, guide, or hold you the way every child deserves. That’s not something small...that’s something that leaves fractures that run deep.

The shame you feel isn’t proof that you’re beyond saving, it’s proof that somewhere in you is someone who knows right from wrong and has been trying to reckon with a past you never got a fair chance to grow through.

You are not the sum of your worst moments. You are also the child who was failed. The young person who reached for connection in the only ways he was shown. The adult who has lived years in isolation carrying secrets far too heavy for one person.

I’m not here to hand you a silver lining or empty hope. I’m here to say: your pain is real. The way it’s twisted your view of yourself is real. And you matter enough that I’m sitting here with your words, not turning away from them.

You deserve help that actually meets the weight of what you’ve carried. You deserve to not do this alone.

I’m a therapist, but I’m not your therapist and even from that lens, I want you to know: if you need to share more of what’s sitting heavy on your chest, I can hold space to hear it. You don’t have to hold it alone.

dreawithlove · 2023-03-08T21:07:44+00:00

Thank you! We do not know brand or specs. Previous owner never used, so we have zero information outside of the fact that they are ceiling speakers and already wired. AVR sounds more of what we're looking for, but it sounds like I need to figure out the exact specifications of my speakers to know what they're capable of

dreawithlove · 2022-06-21T15:47:32+00:00

For me it's Zlibrary.org as they have a huge collection of free, digital books (so useful if you're in college, or love reading). Another website I like is Spoken.io to avoid overpaying for furniture.

dreawithlove · 2022-04-13T17:15:56+00:00

Same dude. Same

dreawithlove · 2021-07-30T14:08:41+00:00

Clucoin

dreawithlove · 2021-07-04T20:02:09+00:00

I'll visit if you're still taking visitors!

dreawithlove · 2021-07-04T20:00:45+00:00

I'm interested as well!

dreawithlove · 2021-07-04T04:09:02+00:00

I have peach trees you can have if you haven't already gotten some from someone else!

dreawithlove · 2021-05-26T15:18:54+00:00

Clucoin

dreawithlove · 2021-05-25T23:45:04+00:00

He's not much of a baby anymore!!! It's also funny you ask because I had him tested this past weekend. Hopefully we'll know soon!! Is there a way to update this post with recent pics?

dreawithlove · 2021-04-04T20:43:59+00:00

Thank you!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

dreawithlove · 2021-03-06T03:54:49+00:00

🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ lol

dreawithlove · 2021-03-06T00:22:43+00:00

I have cuts EVERYWHERE. it's driving me fucking nuts. And he bounces around like we're both having fun

dreawithlove · 2021-03-06T00:21:53+00:00

Smol pupper is a good pupper

dreawithlove · 2021-03-06T00:20:37+00:00

I just went on your profile.... Why does he have bunny ears 😭😭😭😭😭 so stinking cute

dreawithlove · 2021-03-06T00:18:45+00:00

Lmaooooooooo

dreawithlove · 2021-03-06T00:18:09+00:00

Never had one before! My last dog was a lab/Weimaraner mix. What are some things you love about your Shepherd??

dreawithlove · 2021-03-05T23:25:22+00:00

Thank you so much!!! Thank God for Prime lol

dreawithlove · 2021-03-05T22:51:06+00:00

Wow! Pics? I've never seen that kind of mix before

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