@againstbadtherapy.bsky.social
Victim of a psychologist's malpractice, failed by the system $againstbadtherapy & https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-overcome-debt-from-malpractice-abuse
Shortly after I started working with the psychologist that my account is about, his girlfriend of 9 years broke up with him while she was way for healthcare.
October 23, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Shortly after I started working with the psychologist that my account is about, his girlfriend of 9 years broke up with him while she was way for healthcare.
When I started with the psychologist that my account is about, I was starting to really struggle financially because of the mental health struggles I was having.
This was part of why I was wanting to get into therapy (among other reasons).
This was part of why I was wanting to get into therapy (among other reasons).
October 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
When I started with the psychologist that my account is about, I was starting to really struggle financially because of the mental health struggles I was having.
This was part of why I was wanting to get into therapy (among other reasons).
This was part of why I was wanting to get into therapy (among other reasons).
When we had the initial consult (the free one), the psychologist my account is about told he needed money bc he needed to pay for kids' college-"they aren't even MY kids, they don't even like me!"
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
When we had the initial consult (the free one), the psychologist my account is about told he needed money bc he needed to pay for kids' college-"they aren't even MY kids, they don't even like me!"
One of the events with the psychologist my account is about, that I frequently have flashbacks about is one that happened in Jan 2023.
October 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
One of the events with the psychologist my account is about, that I frequently have flashbacks about is one that happened in Jan 2023.
The psychologist that my account is about often went WAY out of his scope, with so many things, but one was providing advice for my very sick dog at the time
My dog had severe diarrhea and was under the care of a vet, despite that, the psychologist said things like …
My dog had severe diarrhea and was under the care of a vet, despite that, the psychologist said things like …
October 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The psychologist that my account is about often went WAY out of his scope, with so many things, but one was providing advice for my very sick dog at the time
My dog had severe diarrhea and was under the care of a vet, despite that, the psychologist said things like …
My dog had severe diarrhea and was under the care of a vet, despite that, the psychologist said things like …
Concerning the psychologist that my account is about - I have reported him to the state board, however, they’ve had the case since early Feb 2023, and in Nov last year, they said the case would be done “soon,” as they were in the disciplinary steps at that time.
They still have not finished
They still have not finished
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Concerning the psychologist that my account is about - I have reported him to the state board, however, they’ve had the case since early Feb 2023, and in Nov last year, they said the case would be done “soon,” as they were in the disciplinary steps at that time.
They still have not finished
They still have not finished
Although it’s been more than 2.5 yrs since I last had contact with the psychologist my account is about, I still have flashbacks & the occasional nightmare
October 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Although it’s been more than 2.5 yrs since I last had contact with the psychologist my account is about, I still have flashbacks & the occasional nightmare
The psychologist this page is about had many rules. I started struggling to remember them all, so I put them on a 3x5" index card ...
1. Don't answer yes/no questions - he told me off bc I didn't answer "yes" or "no" to a yes/no question, I told the truth "part of me..." kind of answer & he lost it
1. Don't answer yes/no questions - he told me off bc I didn't answer "yes" or "no" to a yes/no question, I told the truth "part of me..." kind of answer & he lost it
April 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The psychologist this page is about had many rules. I started struggling to remember them all, so I put them on a 3x5" index card ...
1. Don't answer yes/no questions - he told me off bc I didn't answer "yes" or "no" to a yes/no question, I told the truth "part of me..." kind of answer & he lost it
1. Don't answer yes/no questions - he told me off bc I didn't answer "yes" or "no" to a yes/no question, I told the truth "part of me..." kind of answer & he lost it
I don't remember what his question was, but the psychologist that this account is about, asked me something
April 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I don't remember what his question was, but the psychologist that this account is about, asked me something
Every time I do laundry, twice a week, I hear his voice & see these words-it makes it so hard to just do the laundry
It isn't supposed to be like this, this isn't how a psychologist is supposed to behave with their patients
It's exhausting trying to push against/defy his words
It isn't supposed to be like this, this isn't how a psychologist is supposed to behave with their patients
It's exhausting trying to push against/defy his words
March 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Every time I do laundry, twice a week, I hear his voice & see these words-it makes it so hard to just do the laundry
It isn't supposed to be like this, this isn't how a psychologist is supposed to behave with their patients
It's exhausting trying to push against/defy his words
It isn't supposed to be like this, this isn't how a psychologist is supposed to behave with their patients
It's exhausting trying to push against/defy his words
Somedays, w/what he (the psychologist this page is about) did, which is on top of what I'd already been through ... it's hard to imagine there being any hope
I am not only dealing w/the crap he put me through,...
I am not only dealing w/the crap he put me through,...
March 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Somedays, w/what he (the psychologist this page is about) did, which is on top of what I'd already been through ... it's hard to imagine there being any hope
I am not only dealing w/the crap he put me through,...
I am not only dealing w/the crap he put me through,...
When we see a mental health professional, like the psychologist this page is about, we're vulnerable in a different way than we are with others
In addition to that, many are trauma survivors & neurodivergent, leaving us extra vulnerable to being coerced
In addition to that, many are trauma survivors & neurodivergent, leaving us extra vulnerable to being coerced
March 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
When we see a mental health professional, like the psychologist this page is about, we're vulnerable in a different way than we are with others
In addition to that, many are trauma survivors & neurodivergent, leaving us extra vulnerable to being coerced
In addition to that, many are trauma survivors & neurodivergent, leaving us extra vulnerable to being coerced
We have GOT to talk about how closely related financial health is to mental & physical health!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
March 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We have GOT to talk about how closely related financial health is to mental & physical health!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
We have GOT to talk about how closely related financial health is to mental & physical health!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
March 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We have GOT to talk about how closely related financial health is to mental & physical health!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
Someone who can't afford to be alive is ALSO struggling w/mental & physical health, if they could afford to be alive, they'd be more productive in society, happier, & healthier!
The psychologist that this account is about, frequently talked about sex and nudity, despite my history.
I remembered yesterday that in a “formal session” (which varied in length, & was via video or phone) ...
I remembered yesterday that in a “formal session” (which varied in length, & was via video or phone) ...
March 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The psychologist that this account is about, frequently talked about sex and nudity, despite my history.
I remembered yesterday that in a “formal session” (which varied in length, & was via video or phone) ...
I remembered yesterday that in a “formal session” (which varied in length, & was via video or phone) ...
The psychologist this page is about sent texts like this...
They made me feel constantly on-edge, particularly as I never knew how much time I had to respond before he would chase me down, even calling me once at nearly 9pm
He said this was part of my treatment plan
They made me feel constantly on-edge, particularly as I never knew how much time I had to respond before he would chase me down, even calling me once at nearly 9pm
He said this was part of my treatment plan
March 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The psychologist this page is about sent texts like this...
They made me feel constantly on-edge, particularly as I never knew how much time I had to respond before he would chase me down, even calling me once at nearly 9pm
He said this was part of my treatment plan
They made me feel constantly on-edge, particularly as I never knew how much time I had to respond before he would chase me down, even calling me once at nearly 9pm
He said this was part of my treatment plan
The psychologist that my account is about would require me to text him 5-6 hrs/day, but sometimes he'd be upset about something I said & would stop responding, silent treatment. Then, he'd only respond if I asked if he was okay
If he didn't do this, he'd go on long rants via text
If he didn't do this, he'd go on long rants via text
Emotional withdrawal and the silent treatment are forms of punishment and manipulation used to enforce control.
#emotionalabuse
#emotionalabuse
March 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The psychologist that my account is about would require me to text him 5-6 hrs/day, but sometimes he'd be upset about something I said & would stop responding, silent treatment. Then, he'd only respond if I asked if he was okay
If he didn't do this, he'd go on long rants via text
If he didn't do this, he'd go on long rants via text
HOW did a psychologist control me, to the point of driving me nearly $75,000 in debt, leaving me emotionally & mentally deeply hurt & struggling?
March 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
HOW did a psychologist control me, to the point of driving me nearly $75,000 in debt, leaving me emotionally & mentally deeply hurt & struggling?
Although I've always had sleep issues, they've generally not been this bad. The constant overwhelm & anxiety about the debt I've accrued bc of this guy, the flashbacks, the nightmares ... some days/nights are absolute hell.
March 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Although I've always had sleep issues, they've generally not been this bad. The constant overwhelm & anxiety about the debt I've accrued bc of this guy, the flashbacks, the nightmares ... some days/nights are absolute hell.
The psychologist that this account is about often put down other therapists. No one specifically, but as a way of saying he was better than everyone else.
March 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The psychologist that this account is about often put down other therapists. No one specifically, but as a way of saying he was better than everyone else.
While I was seeing the psychologist this page is about, I was having more & more financial struggles, in part because he was occupying and controlling my time so I couldn’t hardly work
March 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
While I was seeing the psychologist this page is about, I was having more & more financial struggles, in part because he was occupying and controlling my time so I couldn’t hardly work
The psychologist that this page is about, even gave “advice” about things that had nothing to do with what was supposed to be his job
At one point, I had found a relatively small tax error, at the county level.
At one point, I had found a relatively small tax error, at the county level.
March 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The psychologist that this page is about, even gave “advice” about things that had nothing to do with what was supposed to be his job
At one point, I had found a relatively small tax error, at the county level.
At one point, I had found a relatively small tax error, at the county level.
One thing this psychologist would do, in his effort to control me & my time, was that he would make small comments about various things. At the time, I didn’t notice it as a problem, I honestly just always thought, “this is what I need to do to feel & function better, to work my recovery.”
March 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
One thing this psychologist would do, in his effort to control me & my time, was that he would make small comments about various things. At the time, I didn’t notice it as a problem, I honestly just always thought, “this is what I need to do to feel & function better, to work my recovery.”
One, of many, pivotal moments w/the psychologist that this account is about, was about 2.5 months before things ended
We had just started a session (via video), I was definitely not doing well in general & just attending sessions was super hard for me.
We had just started a session (via video), I was definitely not doing well in general & just attending sessions was super hard for me.
March 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
One, of many, pivotal moments w/the psychologist that this account is about, was about 2.5 months before things ended
We had just started a session (via video), I was definitely not doing well in general & just attending sessions was super hard for me.
We had just started a session (via video), I was definitely not doing well in general & just attending sessions was super hard for me.
The clinical psychologist (that this account is about) controlled my time in at least a few different ways. He required me to text him for hrs every day, 7 days a week & would essentially chase me down if I didn’t text him within a certain amount of time.
March 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The clinical psychologist (that this account is about) controlled my time in at least a few different ways. He required me to text him for hrs every day, 7 days a week & would essentially chase me down if I didn’t text him within a certain amount of time.