Dear smy:

What you described above was my experience with therapists, until my last in 2011 (at the age of 50)- he was the first who went beyond the 50 minutes or so, again and again, with no extra charge. Often long, long after- as long as he didn’t have another appointment. And then, he allowed and responded to phone calls and emails in between sessions, again, with no extra charge. Every session he gave me homework, often he would email me the homework some time after the session. On the next session, we would go over the homework. He was the first where I was on his mind in-between-sessions. He was hard working, very invested, gave me all the information he had, spared nothing. What an experience!

My first attempt at seeing a therapist at 20 was a disaster. Every one afterward, seems like they had me on their mind only when they saw me (maybe took some time after they saw me to figure out who I am, reviewing their notes..) and they were done at the end of the session.

I understand, I believe, your misgivings, absolutely. in the context of self- help, I am here to help you any way I can, having gone through the exceptional good therapy experience and having been dedicated since, on a daily basis, to the process of healing from significant childhood injuries and a lifetime of dysfunction. It is up to you to open up to me as much as you would like. I am not a professional but I believe I have a lot to offer simply for being as invested as I am in that healing process, being on The Healing Path, as I call it.

anita