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Sebastião's path to healing - a structured recovery program in Salvador
Sebastião is working through military deployment and needs help paying for 12 sessions with a licensed counselor.
🇧🇷 Bahia, Brazil598 views
After military deployment, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to a structured recovery program, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at the Salvador Counselling Collective cost $40 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.
Funds cover only therapy sessions, and I'll share progress updates (not private details) if I'm comfortable.
Where the $500 goes:
• 12 therapy sessions: $370
• Psychiatric assessment: $115
• Workbook and resources: $15
With deep gratitude,
Sebastião
Updates from Sebastião
Update from Salvador: I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and the plan for 12 therapy sessions is now scheduled.
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Hope the doctors have good news. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Sebastião. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Salvador.