In a good termination process, there is time and space to review the gains made in therapy, create a maintenance plan, and review ongoing goals. It was part of my training, yet, somehow, I just didn't find the skills to navigate my own feelings about it very well.
I feel sad. There, I said it. The connection and trust vital to the work in the therapeutic relationship is a unique experience. You have taught me so many things! And although I love to witness the growth and accomplishments in your life, all the coming and going is starting to feel...well, exhausting. There, I said it again. Is this what they call ambivalence?
That is what this post is about. It is about saying goodbye. It is about what I have learned from you. It is about letting you know how much I have enjoyed and gained from our relationship. How much I appreciate you letting me walk with you for a measure of time in your journey of healing from the wounds of living. I have a whole bank of specific memories that I cherish and that some of you have allowed me to share with others who benefitted from your experience and victory. I hope that feels good. Offers you the feeling of being valued.
I'm guessing you might be having some ambivalence too. Perhaps you are thrilled with the gains that you made. Or perhaps you still feel wobbly with your new skills and are not confident yet that you will be ok. I'm here to offer hope...you will be ok! How do I know? I know because I see evidence of it everyday!
If you're a current client or a previous client, I want to ensure that you have a soft landing and resources to guide you in your next leg of the journey. Feel free to reach out by email or phone message and we can discuss a plan to make your transition a little easier.
It's been a great run. I am proud to have served you for the last 7 years in this context and am hopeful for your future and mine.
Preview/Spoiler Alert:
I am changing formats in my business of caring. I'm moving to an online fee-based model and am training for my next steps. I will be available to accept new clients in January 2025. . The process is simple really...you pay me, $150 per session, and I send you a receipt/superbill that you can send to your insurance carrier for reimbursement if you want. Of course, you should first check with your insurance carrier about the specifics of their reimbursement policies for out of network providers.
Why change?
Because it will be better for me by cutting back on my overhead costs and wait time for payment, and for you because talking online is convenient and you can have more access to services because of the flexibility we can have with this format. In addition, by opening myself to a wider scope for services, I can accept any client who lives in the state of Michigan where I am licensed.
More to come in January 2025.
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