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Therapy fund for Stephanie: 24 sessions with a licensed counselor

After a long hospital stay, Stephanie has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,600.

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Emily B. Patterson
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Ballarat
After a long hospital stay, Stephanie 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 a private practice in Ballarat cost $100 each. Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie, 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 $2,600 goes: • 24 therapy sessions: $2,300 • Psychiatric assessment: $250 • Workbook and resources: $50 Thanks for being kind about this.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Emily

  1. Update from Ballarat: I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment. We're at 47% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 23% thanks to 16 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Stephanie all day after reading this. - Kazan”

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  • James M. Shelton

    praying for you, Emily. Looking forward to the next update

    • Sita Gupta

      Praying for you, Emily. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Sri Dewi HakimVerified organizationPhoto verified

        Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Wudil so I could bring a meal

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