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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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PS: The Apology I Wish I’d Gotten

I wrote the apology I wish Sam had had the courage to write to me. (Warning, really long and totally theoretical.)

Matt Matt's Theorizing 1 Comment July 16, 2024February 13, 2025 26 Minutes

The First Next Session

Despite my initial desire to end things, Sam persuades me to continue seeing her. What a mistake.

Matt Facts of the Case, Includes Recordings Leave a comment February 22, 2024January 4, 2025 5 Minutes

Letter to Sam

My goodbye letter to Sam. (Spoiler, it didn't stick, and that's why there's more of this blog.)

Matt Facts of the Case, Includes Primary Material Leave a comment February 20, 2024July 15, 2024 8 Minutes

“I love You. I am Deeply Immersed With You.” — Sam

The relationship with Sam became blurred as she used suggestive language and pushed for more frequent, insurance-questionable sessions. Our dynamic came to a head when Sam admitted to seductive behavior and told me she loved me.

Matt Facts of the Case, Includes Primary Material, Includes Recordings, Narrative of the Case Leave a comment February 20, 2024April 20, 2025 11 Minutes

What Makes This More Than A Story

You're going to read about my breakdown. I'll introduce myself and a pseudonym for my former therapist in another post. What makes this more than just me telling my story is that I will post recordings, images of texts and emails, and some of her notes.

Matt Facts of the Case, Includes Recordings Leave a comment January 2, 2024September 4, 2024 1 Minute
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