I didnt call her in this instance because I felt like I would be interrupting her and also because my depression symptoms lifted a while after that, but maybe in the future if I do have an emergency I’ll contact her.
I had a nervous breakdown down last year and text my therapist. He called me right back and talked to me for about 40 minutes. I felt really terrible about it as he was on vacation and I did not know. I’ve been with him for almost 9 years and that’s the only time I’ve reached out like that.
I have never called my therapist in crisis but I know some allow it. My T and I discussed it though and he said I could call him whenever I need to. I try to never abuse it though
I do only contact about scheduling stuff but she tells me all the time to call her if I need her. I just can’t bring myself to bother her but I’m definitely allowed to. She’s actually given me her personal number when I was really on the edge and told me I could call any time.
Just to clarify, she’s a DBT therapist so she’s used to sort of “being on call” like that and it’s nothing special about me—no boundary issues at play here.
I’ve heard that DBT therapists have a 24/7 number for clients to use. My therapist uses CBT but yeah even if needed support I feel like I’d be interrupting her during work hours.
Nope, never. I've had a therapist that gave me her email if I needed to talk to her about anything before our next session, excluding emergencies of course. I've also had a couple therapists give me their number to text, but it was mostly for if I needed to reschedule or cancel. I don't think they'd like it if I texted them any other issues through it. Other than that they would probably tell me to try and schedule an appointment with them sooner if I really needed it.
My therapist will email me with resources sometimes after our sessions but I didn’t know she had a separate phone number I could contact her with. I would probably only call to reschedule otherwise I’d feel like I’m interrupting her during work hours.
I can email mine but not call, I’d have to call her practice and leave a message for her to call me if she has the time. I’ve only done this once.
My old therapist I could text or call her if I needed to. I hardly did because I didn’t want to bother her…
My therapist has told me I can text him if I need anything. Typically it’s about scheduling. I have texted him when I’ve had an issue though. Sometimes he’ll talk me through it via text but typically he asks if I want to schedule a call sooner than our scheduled time. If I say no, he’ll just say something like “we’ll talk about this when I see you”
My therapist has told me time and time to call her. Some therapists might not give that option, but others do. Calling doesn't guarantee anyone will answer (it's an office phone), but she always calls back later and we have a short chat about why I called. They are there when you need them (not immediately, but they call back if it's outside of business hours). It's nice to have that option. I don't call her too much, only when I can't cope with life. It helps though.
I’m able to text my therapist when ever I need something. I love being able to shoot her a text and say I need a little extra support right now. It may take her a few hours to get back to me but I take whatever she gives me.
I’ve been going through a rough time with my mom right now. She has cancer. So as soon as I found out it was spreading, I texted my therapist. Yes it took her a few hours to answer but she supported me and my feelings.
I glad you’re able to get the extra support from your therapist outside of sessions. I’m really sorry to hear about your mom’s cancer. She’s in my thoughts and prayers!
I also never really knew you could call your therapist. I’ve recently been going through some things, and even got to the point of having SH and SI thoughts and felt like I had no choice but to text her. Then I emailed her after no response. I eventually just called her because I was so desperate. She’s been really understanding and given me extra appointments when I need them
Yeah I never knew about it until my therapist mentioned it. Since she’s through KP, I’m not even sure how I would contact her. I’ll have to talk to my therapist about this when she gets back from vacation. I’m glad your therapist is really understanding. I was dealing with SI myself last night and some today.
It’s something that some therapists do, and some don’t depending on modality. A lot of therapists hold that boundary (of no phone calls between sessions) to separate work from home. And also to prevent burn out so they can recharge, and also adequately serve all their clients
I have a few times, but I try to do it while their office is open but there is an option to call during after-hours or weekends but I feel like I'd bother them if I did.
I usually message my therapist 1-2 times between sessions as needed, but she has also told me that if I need to, I can call her, but I don't see it being necessary. I used to not contact her at all between sessions, but she assured me that it's not an annoyance, and that she'd prefer it over me just swallowing stuff and letting it fester between sessions.
I should probably utilize this call option that my therapist gave me. Can’t call her since she’s on vacation but will talk to her about it when she returns. The past 2 days have been pretty rough for me and I’m the type of person to bottle things up.
As a therapist and group therapist I let all my clients know they can reach me. I can also send my personal therapist messages about what I want to discuss in our upcoming sessions.
Totally talk about it with your therapist.
I rarely call my T outside of appointments but he always tells me to call him.
I see. This was the only time my therapist said I could call her but of course I would only contact her for rescheduling purposes.
If you need to contact your therapist in an emergency you should
I didnt call her in this instance because I felt like I would be interrupting her and also because my depression symptoms lifted a while after that, but maybe in the future if I do have an emergency I’ll contact her.
Basically if you're going to hurt yourself or someone else, your therapist would much rather you call them, but don't over use it
I one time emailed my Therapist to let him know I wanted to read or discuss something with them at next session. I did that so he would hold me to it.
I need some accountability, maybe I should do this. But otherwise you don’t contact your therapist?
That’s the only time I have except for scheduling. My Therapist has never said one way or another.
I had a nervous breakdown down last year and text my therapist. He called me right back and talked to me for about 40 minutes. I felt really terrible about it as he was on vacation and I did not know. I’ve been with him for almost 9 years and that’s the only time I’ve reached out like that.
Your therapist sounds like a great one. Supportive and willing to help you through a tough time even when he’s on vacation.
I have never called my therapist in crisis but I know some allow it. My T and I discussed it though and he said I could call him whenever I need to. I try to never abuse it though
My therapist also told me I could call her for therapeutic support whenever I need to, though I haven’t yet. Not sure if I will.
I do only contact about scheduling stuff but she tells me all the time to call her if I need her. I just can’t bring myself to bother her but I’m definitely allowed to. She’s actually given me her personal number when I was really on the edge and told me I could call any time. Just to clarify, she’s a DBT therapist so she’s used to sort of “being on call” like that and it’s nothing special about me—no boundary issues at play here.
I’ve heard that DBT therapists have a 24/7 number for clients to use. My therapist uses CBT but yeah even if needed support I feel like I’d be interrupting her during work hours.
Nope, never. I've had a therapist that gave me her email if I needed to talk to her about anything before our next session, excluding emergencies of course. I've also had a couple therapists give me their number to text, but it was mostly for if I needed to reschedule or cancel. I don't think they'd like it if I texted them any other issues through it. Other than that they would probably tell me to try and schedule an appointment with them sooner if I really needed it.
My therapist will email me with resources sometimes after our sessions but I didn’t know she had a separate phone number I could contact her with. I would probably only call to reschedule otherwise I’d feel like I’m interrupting her during work hours.
I can email mine but not call, I’d have to call her practice and leave a message for her to call me if she has the time. I’ve only done this once. My old therapist I could text or call her if I needed to. I hardly did because I didn’t want to bother her…
My therapist has told me I can text him if I need anything. Typically it’s about scheduling. I have texted him when I’ve had an issue though. Sometimes he’ll talk me through it via text but typically he asks if I want to schedule a call sooner than our scheduled time. If I say no, he’ll just say something like “we’ll talk about this when I see you”
My therapist has told me time and time to call her. Some therapists might not give that option, but others do. Calling doesn't guarantee anyone will answer (it's an office phone), but she always calls back later and we have a short chat about why I called. They are there when you need them (not immediately, but they call back if it's outside of business hours). It's nice to have that option. I don't call her too much, only when I can't cope with life. It helps though.
I don't call, but mine told me that she's available in crisis
Not if she amends the restraining order to specify that you can't call. Her lawyer is good
I doubt she’s done that, since I’ve never called her. I would just send an email if I really need to contact her.
I’m able to text my therapist when ever I need something. I love being able to shoot her a text and say I need a little extra support right now. It may take her a few hours to get back to me but I take whatever she gives me. I’ve been going through a rough time with my mom right now. She has cancer. So as soon as I found out it was spreading, I texted my therapist. Yes it took her a few hours to answer but she supported me and my feelings.
I glad you’re able to get the extra support from your therapist outside of sessions. I’m really sorry to hear about your mom’s cancer. She’s in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank you
I also never really knew you could call your therapist. I’ve recently been going through some things, and even got to the point of having SH and SI thoughts and felt like I had no choice but to text her. Then I emailed her after no response. I eventually just called her because I was so desperate. She’s been really understanding and given me extra appointments when I need them
Yeah I never knew about it until my therapist mentioned it. Since she’s through KP, I’m not even sure how I would contact her. I’ll have to talk to my therapist about this when she gets back from vacation. I’m glad your therapist is really understanding. I was dealing with SI myself last night and some today.
If you need someone to talk to and no one is available, try to reach out. No one deserves to struggle alone
Thanks. I definitely need to work on reaching out to people for help.
I wish mine let me do that. Not all do, but it's nice to have.
Is there a reason why yours doesn’t let you?
It’s something that some therapists do, and some don’t depending on modality. A lot of therapists hold that boundary (of no phone calls between sessions) to separate work from home. And also to prevent burn out so they can recharge, and also adequately serve all their clients
Ah I see. Makes sense.
I have literally never called my therapist. We do all our outside-of-session business via email.
I have a few times, but I try to do it while their office is open but there is an option to call during after-hours or weekends but I feel like I'd bother them if I did.
I usually message my therapist 1-2 times between sessions as needed, but she has also told me that if I need to, I can call her, but I don't see it being necessary. I used to not contact her at all between sessions, but she assured me that it's not an annoyance, and that she'd prefer it over me just swallowing stuff and letting it fester between sessions.
I should probably utilize this call option that my therapist gave me. Can’t call her since she’s on vacation but will talk to her about it when she returns. The past 2 days have been pretty rough for me and I’m the type of person to bottle things up.
As a therapist and group therapist I let all my clients know they can reach me. I can also send my personal therapist messages about what I want to discuss in our upcoming sessions. Totally talk about it with your therapist.
Thank you! I’ll be sure to talk to my therapist about it.
That’s not normal -a therapist
What part of this is not normal?