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Rafael's path to healing - trauma-focused CBT in Angeles

After the loss of my brother, Rafael has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $500.

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Rafael P. Agustin
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Angeles
After the loss of my brother, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 6 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Angeles cost $25 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 24 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 $500 goes: • 24 therapy sessions: $440 • Psychiatric assessment: $30 • Workbook and resources: $30 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Rafael

  1. Update from Angeles: we've started the first stage. We're at 79% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $229 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Rafael

  3. Update from Angeles: I made the first payment toward workbook and resources. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - Fort Collins”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - Sacramento”

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    “Sending love. Been where you're, it gets better. - Cape Town”

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    “All the best. I'm in Łódź, thinking of you. - Łódź”

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  • Samina Eman Bhatti

    good luck, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Artem Alexei Dmitriev

      Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Kaduna!

      • Anum Dua AbbasiPhoto verified

        wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Muzaffarpur.

        • James S. Harvey

          Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 6 people at work. Blessings

          • Ximena S. Villalobos

            Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Yonkers

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