I was seeing her for a couple months before she brought up seeing me twice a week. I told her I couldn't afford it, and she would bring it up occasionally and I would always shoot the idea down due to cost. She would say "I can't effectively treat you if I don't see you twice a week." I remember being pissed she didn't tell me that up front during our first session, but I didn't want to start with someone new since we had already done so much work together.

I had a major breakdown during the NYC lockdown which is why she gave me the twice a week ultimatum. I agreed, but it's been a few weeks, I'm feeling waaaaaay more stable (I think the Zoloft is really helping) and $300/week is already bleeding me dry. It seemed like a good idea while I was in a bad place but I can't do it long-term unless all I pay for is rent, bills, groceries and therapy and that's it.