Are there lawyers that will help with this. He already lost his license, but I am out all the money I paid him just so he could rape me?
So glad my new T doesnt take advantage of my feelings
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I'm so sorry, how awful...
Yes, there are attornies who do sometimes take legal action against therapists. You would want to look for a lawyer who handles malpractice or personal injury law. They sometimes offer free initial consultations. They could best advise you about your legal options. You could also write a letter of demand, stating you want a full refund or you will pursue legal options. I am not sure that would be a good idea to have direct contact though with your former T who was so terrible. You could also look into criminal charges too... It would be really good to talk to your current T about how to get support through this though, no matter what you do. Any legal action and/or contact with your old former T/criminal T will take a toll emotionally - it would on anyone who has been through the awful things you have been through. Taking legal action against a T is something to consider carefully, even if you have a great case. It will likely take a lot of time, and your records *could* (maybe/maybe not) become public record, and at the very least, scrutinzed by a handful of people, including your T's lawyer, and his possible malpractice insurance company. There could be lots of benefit, but there could also be lots of pain too - and it would be really good to have lots of support while going through the process.
I'm really glad you have a good healthy T. So sorry for what you have been through.
~ jd
I'm so sorry, how awful...
Yes, there are attornies who do sometimes take legal action against therapists. You would want to look for a lawyer who handles malpractice or personal injury law. They sometimes offer free initial consultations. They could best advise you about your legal options. You could also write a letter of demand, stating you want a full refund or you will pursue legal options. I am not sure that would be a good idea to have direct contact though with your former T who was so terrible. You could also look into criminal charges too... It would be really good to talk to your current T about how to get support through this though, no matter what you do. Any legal action and/or contact with your old former T/criminal T will take a toll emotionally - it would on anyone who has been through the awful things you have been through. Taking legal action against a T is something to consider carefully, even if you have a great case. It will likely take a lot of time, and your records *could* (maybe/maybe not) become public record, and at the very least, scrutinzed by a handful of people, including your T's lawyer, and his possible malpractice insurance company. There could be lots of benefit, but there could also be lots of pain too - and it would be really good to have lots of support while going through the process.
I'm really glad you have a good healthy T. So sorry for what you have been through.
~ jd
Sorry it has taken me long to write on this. I have been going deep with new T. I am on a deadline of next year to file charges I believe. But I could sue anytime. Its not just the money really, but I could really use it, in a bad place. Cant they make abusers pay for our healing
Thank you for all your support. I'm glad Dragonfly. Thinking of writing him another letter to ask before I go to court.