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Shirley's path to healing - trauma-focused CBT in Cincinnati
Shirley is working through the miscarriage and needs help paying for 20 sessions with a licensed counselor.
🇺🇸 45225, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States2,122 views
After the miscarriage, 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 Cincinnati cost $130 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.
The money will be paid directly to the counselor's practice, with a session-by-session record.
Where the $2,350 goes:
• 20 therapy sessions: $1,850
• Psychiatric assessment: $420
• Workbook and resources: $80
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Shirley
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($674). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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Thinking of you, Shirley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together!
any update on how things are going in Cincinnati?
Stay strong, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Love from Giza.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shirley
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. 20 therapy sessions is the biggest at $1,850. Happy to explain more.
Thinking of you, Shirley. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Shirley?
Thank you. If you're in Cincinnati I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Madrid.
Take care. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
Sending strength, Shirley. This could happen to any of us. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Gazipur
Looking forward to the next update. God bless!
thinking of you, Shirley. Shared this with my family. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Mohammedia
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Sending love, Shirley. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Cincinnati
Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. After 9 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Keep going, Shirley. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 19 people at work. Greetings from Coyoacán
keep going, Shirley. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
so sorry you're going through this, Shirley. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Shirley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Thinking of you, Shirley. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Ciudad de México
Good luck. Get well soon. Sent it to 10 people at work. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Shirley. Shared it with a few friends.
best of luck, Shirley. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Anaheim
Rooting for you, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Good luck, Shirley. Wishing Shirley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Cincinnati
praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hope it all works out, Shirley. Hope you get there. Greetings from Multan.
Wishing Shirley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 40 people at work. Take care.
this could happen to any of us. Thinking of Cincinnati
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Tampa
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Rooting for you. Wishing Shirley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Gqeberha.
Keep going, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Cincinnati.
sending good thoughts, Shirley. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier