Posted by Solstice on October 23, 2010, at 12:33:31
In reply to Re: please help, posted by Annabelle Smith on October 23, 2010, at 10:54:17
Maybe you should tell him the whole thinga? Show him your angst-filled post. Tell him how much you make each week. Tell him that your parents don't have much, and that you're worried that they won't understand your need to change from the free service to your previous therapist. (Your therapist will understand the significance of your need to change). Bottom line is that it's not like you didn't try! You've spent several months trying to make it work at the free service, and it was not until your instincts were telling you that it was harming you that you even thought of trying to figure out how to afford it. Sliding scales are normally done based on what you make. Sometimes there is a minimum, but most reputable therapists make it a point to have some pro bono (free) spots available. They don't hand them out for no good reason, but your situation is compelling, and if I were him I'd give serious consideration to offering you a spot at a token fee (like $10 or whatever).
Solstice
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