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Mental health support for Paisley after a difficult divorce

After a difficult divorce, Paisley has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,200.

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Benjamin D. Patterson
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Los Angeles
After a difficult divorce, Paisley has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred her to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at Los Angeles Wellbeing Centre cost $135 each. Paisley has been honest with her employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Paisley could afford. The therapist recommends 12 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Paisley, and we're 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 $2,200 goes: • 12 therapy sessions: $1,900 • Psychiatric assessment: $250 • Workbook and resources: $50 Thanks for reading all this.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Benjamin

  1. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($170). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($485). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment.

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  • Siti Citra BudimanQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Paisley

    • Benjamin D. PattersonOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Sure. The biggest one is 12 therapy sessions, $1,900. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

  • Shirin Sumaiya Mia

    praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Take care!

    • Shreya G. More

      hang in there, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

      • Luiz Renato Lima

        keep going, Benjamin. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

        • Amal Fatima Aziz

          Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from New Delhi.

          • Hasan Batuhan Arslan

            This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from El Paso.

            • Shazia Fatima Niazi

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out

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