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Mental health support for Doris after a difficult divorce

Doris is working through a difficult divorce and needs help paying for 20 sessions with a licensed counselor.

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Doris K. Owens
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Los Angeles
After a difficult divorce, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to weekly cognitive behavioral therapy, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Los Angeles cost $135 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 20 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. Funds cover only therapy sessions, and I'll share progress updates (not private details) if I'm comfortable. Where the $2,650 goes: • 20 therapy sessions: $2,300 • Psychiatric assessment: $320 • Workbook and resources: $30 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Doris

  1. Small update. $704 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $704 raised so far (27%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($280 in total) the plan for workbook and resources is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Doris all day after reading this. - Cape Town”

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    “Thought of Doris all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

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  • Ramón G. Díaz

    sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

    • Amani Mutua

      Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

      • Anisur Jewel Banerjee

        Wishing Doris a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Sabbir Omar MajumderPhoto verified

          Rooting for you, Doris. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. God bless.

          • Rubén Torres

            Wishing Doris a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

            • Ezekiel L. Watts

              Hang in there. Get well soon. God bless

              • Ritu L. Kohli

                Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

                • Emon Hossain Majumder

                  Good luck, Doris. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Jabalpur.

                  • Emma M. Reynolds

                    Take care, Doris. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Ekurhuleni

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