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Therapy fund for Elif: 24 sessions with a licensed counselor

After a house fire, Elif has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $455.

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Esra Aktaş
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Gaziantep
After a house fire, Elif has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred her to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 8 months, and private sessions at Gaziantep Wellbeing Centre cost $30 each. Elif 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 Elif could afford. The therapist recommends 24 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Elif, 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 $455 goes: • 24 therapy sessions: $330 • Psychiatric assessment: $120 • Workbook and resources: $5 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Esra

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($219 in total) I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Gaziantep: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($165 in total) I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Alejandro D. DuarteQuestion

    What's already covered and what's the $455 for?

    • Esra AktaşOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is 24 therapy sessions, $330. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

  • Nathan J. Edwards

    This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

    • Tarun G. Kashyap

      Take care, Esra. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      $483.50 raised of $455

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