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Boundary Violations in Psychotherapy – A Personal Case Study

My Therapist Needed a Good Therapist but Used Me Instead

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An Expert Weighs In

The professional judgement of Dr. Paul Appelbaum, a world renown forensic psychologist, with opinions as to how Sam "markedly deviated" from her responsibilities as a therapist.

Matt Background on Terminology, Facts of the Case, Includes Primary Material, Outside Sources Leave a comment February 22, 2024January 7, 2026 8 Minutes

“Sometimes what feels like love is just love.” — Sam

In which I develop feelings for Sam and tell her I'm having transference, which she dismisses, telling me it's just love.

Matt Includes Recordings, Narrative of the Case, Outside Sources Leave a comment February 19, 2024April 20, 2025 3 Minutes

Boundary Violations – A Simple Intro

It is fundamental that anyone who goes to a therapist is there to get help with their own problems, not to be a solution to the therapist’s. That's not how it turned out in this case. Here's a little explainer on boundaries and why they're important in therapy.

Matt Background on Terminology, Outside Sources Leave a comment January 2, 2024September 9, 2024 4 Minutes
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