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Emily's path to healing - EMDR therapy in San Diego

After bullying at school, Emily has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,300.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,034 views
Emily R. Barrett
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San Diego
After bullying at school, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at the San Diego Counselling Collective cost $90 each. I have been honest with my employer and taken some time off, but I can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions I could afford. My therapist recommends 12 weekly sessions, and I know that consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part, and I'm grateful for your kindness without judgment. The money will be paid directly to the counselor's practice, with a session-by-session record. Where the $2,300 goes: • 12 therapy sessions: $1,900 • Psychiatric assessment: $370 • Workbook and resources: $30 Thanks for being kind about this. - Emily

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  • Rafael Wellington Pacheco🇧🇷Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Shefali Sabina Saha🇧🇩Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Keith B. Hendricks🇺🇸Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Maryam ZardariID verified

    Hope things get better soon, Emily. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Emily.

        • Emily R. BarrettOwnerAnswer

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. 12 therapy sessions is the biggest at $1,900. Good question.

      • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Diego

        • Sending love, Emily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

          • Sending strength, Emily. Get well soon. God bless.

            • Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

              • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                • best of luck, Emily. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                  • Wishing you the best, Emily. Wishing Emily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Girona this morning. Thinking of San Diego.

                    • Thinking of you, Emily. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

                      • sending love, Emily. Hope you get there. All the best!

                        • Mario Simone NegriPhoto verified

                          Wishing you peace, Emily. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                          • best of luck, Emily. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out!

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