Someone close to me who doesn’t ever go to therapy themself suggested I could try talking to someone. I was surprised to hear them suggest that. I haven’t been complaining to people close to me about my bad therapy experience in quite a long time, but people know I’ve had a lot of trouble sleeping and I guess they figure it’s caused by stress.
So I thought ok I’ll look into therapy again. I searched for therapists near me in Culpeper and branched out from there and several rabbit holes later I found my new therapist! I can tell he’s genuinely amazing by the energy he gives in his online pics and the way he writes his posts and articles.
Unfortunately, of course he’s a friend and business associate of Stacey Bolt and most certainly knows Aaron Gleaves and probably thinks Aaron was right to throw me away, so I can’t ever go to him.
But, it helped me feel empowered to find him. That alone made me feel stronger because I can really tell that he could’ve helped me. Just knowing that someone would’ve been able to help me get this healing stuff to click is somehow uplifting and brings me peace. I read some of his posts and felt a weight lifted. I’m not a hopeless dejected client abandoned by her trusted ex-therapist. I’m much more than that and I can tell this counselor I found would meet me where I’m at and not judge me for being the mess I am.
I never do this, but if you or someone you know could benefit from a counselor with positive energy who is good at understanding, who really gets what people go through and struggle with emotionally, I have to say I think Mr. Cooke at New River Healing would be a most excellent choice. He’s who I would choose to have therapy with if I could.
P.S. Client readers, remember you have lots of options. You don’t have to stay stuck. You aren’t therapist kryptonite like I am. There are decent people out there who will validate and understand you and what you experience and they will prioritize your emotional safety and progress. It’s ok to feel hesitant or afraid, but don’t hold yourself back from getting the healing you need. You deserve the best.