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Therapy fund for Todd: 20 sessions with a licensed counselor
After military deployment, Todd has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,300.
🇺🇸 15260, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States2,122 views
After military deployment, Todd has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred him to weekly cognitive behavioral therapy, but the public waiting list is 8 months, and private sessions at the Pittsburgh Counselling Collective cost $135 each.
Todd has been honest with his employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support.
Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Todd could afford. The therapist recommends 20 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference.
Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Todd, 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 $1,300 goes:
• 20 therapy sessions: $850
• Psychiatric assessment: $430
• Workbook and resources: $20
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Hang in there, Matthew. Hope you get there
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Todd.
Sure. The biggest one is 20 therapy sessions, $850. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Melbourne so I could bring a meal. All the best
any update on how things are going in Pittsburgh?
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Pittsburgh.
stay strong, Matthew. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
sending love, Matthew. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
so sorry you're going through this, Matthew. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
wishing you the best, Matthew. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 36 people at work. Greetings from San Francisco.
thinking of you and your family, Matthew. This could happen to any of us.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Faisalabad so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Matthew. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Pittsburgh
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Matthew. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Best of luck, Matthew. Get well soon.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Huntsville
Praying for you, Matthew. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Pittsburgh.
Thinking of you and your family, Matthew. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Jakarta Selatan this morning. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan
Thinking of you and your family, Matthew. Hope this works out for you.
good luck. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 6 people at work. Greetings from São Paulo
Stay strong. Wishing Todd a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Pittsburgh.
this could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Entebbe!
Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Matthew. Wishing Todd a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Mesa this morning!
Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Bhaktapur
Sending strength, Matthew. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Good luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Karachi
thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Hang in there, Matthew. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Matthew. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update.
Wishing you peace, Matthew. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Pittsburgh.
So sorry you're going through this, Matthew. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Hope this works out for you. After 29 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.