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Posted by posterchild on January 19, 2010, at 22:00:26
I ended on some not-so-good (though, if I remember correctly, not terrible) terms with my ex-T. Before that, I had liked him okay, I was just pretty reserved (which is nothing new for me.) I have since tried to see a counseling intern at my college, but that didn't work well (the guy was dumb as a brick.) I am considering calling my old T, but because of problems with my insurance company, I owe him $150 dollars from the 6 months I saw him. I stopped seeing him a year ago when he never called to schedule an appointment, and three weeks later he did send me a bill for the 150 dollars, and I was mad so I never paid it, waiting for a call from him before I did so. He never sent another statement and I've never heard from him again, so I've forgotten about the situation until now when I want to start counseling again and feel like he may just be the best of the worst. Do I call him? Will he be mad? I could at least meet with him and talk about the bill and getting it paid off...or should I just cut my losses and try to find a new T which just seems overwhelming?
Posted by MysticKangaroo on January 20, 2010, at 18:48:06
In reply to Should I call old T?, posted by posterchild on January 19, 2010, at 22:00:26
Posterchild I don't know! I saw your post unanswered and thought Owwww! that is not helping one bit.
I don't understand the Insurance system of paying for therapy. - I live in australia. Could you resolve the issue with your insurance company before you think about old T? I am guessing it is not T's fault that he did not get paid. (not saying it is your fault either)
Do you think therapy with old T didn't "work" because you were still in the getting to know you stage. that being able to be open and discuss stuff was just too hard for you but now you know the ropes it would be better??
Take care of you whatever you decide
Posted by Dinah on January 20, 2010, at 19:21:44
In reply to Should I call old T?, posted by posterchild on January 19, 2010, at 22:00:26
My therapist always says that if I ask for something the answer may be no, but if I don't ask the answer will, by default, be no.
What's the worst thing that could happen if you call?
Posted by rnny on January 23, 2010, at 13:24:43
In reply to Should I call old T?, posted by posterchild on January 19, 2010, at 22:00:26
If you honestly view him as "the best of the worst" I would say shop around. No, he won't be angry at you for contacting him. Not at all. It is important to have some regard for any T that treats you. If your regard for this T is shaky at best, look around. I have learned here that people are talking to T's on the phone before they make appointments. Try that. It's free! I am going to do that myself I think. Talk on the phone. I have been going in in person and insurance has been paying for the visits but I am getting sick of it. I get my hopes up, etc. I like the concept of 'interviewing' or at the least talking to a potential T on the phone first. It would have saved alot of time for the last possible T I saw. Within minutes of hearing her policies I knew it was not something I would work well with. Even she said the phone would have been a better option because she was sorry I had to make the trip and keep the appointment for essentially nothing.
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