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Ignacio's path to healing - trauma-focused CBT in Chicago

After burnout at work, Ignacio has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,550.

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Ignacio C. Escobar
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Chicago
After burnout at work, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at Chicago Wellbeing Centre cost $110 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 $1,550 goes: • 12 therapy sessions: $1,300 • Psychiatric assessment: $185 • Workbook and resources: $65 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Ignacio

  1. 4% there. I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Nabil Saeed Badawi 🇸🇦 · $86

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Ignacio all day after reading this. - Riyadh”

  • Adewale Chidi Daramola 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Chloe Ramirez 🇺🇸 · $5

    “God bless. Shared with friends too. - Glendale”

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  • Sergio W. Herrera🇲🇽Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Pietro Edoardo Barbieri🇮🇹Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Jignesh H. Jain🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Kendall Sanders🇺🇸Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Colette Nathalie Nicolas🇨🇦Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

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  • Rowan T. Griffin

    Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless!

    • Megumi Satomi Yamamoto

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Mendoza

      • Vinod MenonQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ignacio!

        • Ignacio C. EscobarOwnerAnswer

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. 12 therapy sessions is the biggest at $1,300. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Irfan Asad Raza

        Sending love, Ignacio. Get well soon.

        • Usman Mughal

          Keep going, Ignacio. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

          • Juliana Jéssica AlvesID verified

            Take care, Ignacio. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

            • Maryam Noor Khoury

              Thanks for sharing this, Ignacio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Rochester.

              • Jade S. Freeman

                Praying for you, Ignacio. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                • Lilian Adhiambo Mollel

                  Hope you get there. Thinking of Chicago.

                  • Dong-hyun Hwang

                    Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                    • Nitin N. KarandikarPhoto verified

                      Sending strength, Ignacio. Get well soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

                      • Rajan W. More

                        Sending strength, Ignacio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                        • Axel N. RamosAddress verified

                          Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Comilla

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