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Frank's path to healing - EMDR therapy in Oakland

After years of caregiving, Frank has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,900.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States4,351 views
Craig E. Austin
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Oakland
After years of caregiving, Frank has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred him to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at Oakland Wellbeing Centre cost $70 each. Frank has been honest with his employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Frank could afford. The therapist recommends 20 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Frank, and we're 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 $2,900 goes: • 20 therapy sessions: $2,400 • Psychiatric assessment: $450 • Workbook and resources: $50 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Craig
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Craig

  1. Thank you all. We're at 54% now ($1,552). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $1,103 raised so far (38%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Tâm Nghĩa Trinh

    Good luck, Craig. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Valérie Noémie Bernard

      Rooting for you, Craig. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Sumon Dipu Parvez

        Wishing you the best, Craig. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Oakland.

        • Charmaine W. Cruz

          Good luck, Craig. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

          • Janina Julia Wilk

            Get well soon. Love from Lviv.

            • Orhan Yavuz

              Sending good thoughts, Craig. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Oakland.

              $2,658.50 raised of $2,900

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