We all know how important therapy can be for our mental health, but what happens when the therapist doesn’t hold up their end of the deal? One person shared their experience of having a therapist who not only arrived late and left early but also had a secretary who misplaced their insurance information. The result? A hefty bill and a whole lot of frustration! Let’s dive into this wild story…
Finding a New Therapist

Online Sessions Begin ️

Handling the Paperwork

A Late Arrival ⏰

Cutting the Session Short

The Unexpected Bill

Secretary’s Excuse ♀️

Standing My Ground

Major Problem Alert

More Excuses and Confusion

The Review

Therapist’s Response

Standing Firm ✊

A Therapist’s Fail: Late Sessions, Early Exits, and Lost Insurance Info
So, what do we have here? A therapist who arrives late and leaves early, a secretary who can’t keep track of essential paperwork, and a bill that should never have existed in the first place. The person who shared this story stood their ground, refusing to pay the bill and leaving a 2-star review. When the therapist called with an attitude, they didn’t back down. Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Avoid medical debt collection affecting your credit score with insurance dispute.

Don’t tolerate late therapists. NTA for leaving a bad review.

Stand your ground! NTA for holding therapist accountable.

Therapist’s unprofessionalism leads to patient frustration and shady billing

NTA calls out unprofessional behavior at therapist’s office
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Trust is key in therapy. NTA for prioritizing your mental health

Therapist’s responsibility to communicate and secure confidential data

Therapist’s bad service and secretary’s mistake – NTA
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Fraudulent therapist charged full price and lost insurance info

Losing insurance info and being snarky? NTA for bad review.

Therapist’s 50-minute session includes scheduling time? That’s not fair

Avoiding medical debt: a crucial reminder
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Report the shady therapist! NTA, others may be affected.

Stand your ground! Don’t let him intimidate you. NTA

Report unethical behavior of psychologists asking to take down reviews

Report the therapist for insurance fraud! NTA

Poor customer service and lost insurance info? Not the a**hole!

Marketplace at work, therapist’s screw up, and lost trust.
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Therapist fiasco! NTA warns others of lost insurance and late sessions

Patient stands up to unprofessional therapist. NTA.
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Therapist’s unprofessionalism and insurance fraud concerns raised. NTA.
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Avoid therapist billing issues with these insurance tips

Therapist ends session 10 mins early, is it a red flag?

Experienced patient rightfully calls out unprofessional therapist. NTA.
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Stand your ground! You deserve quality service from your therapist

No need for permission to post honest review. NTA
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Stand your ground! Keep copies of the email and documentation.

Stand your ground and find a new therapist . Don’t let them take advantage of you

Sharing honest reviews of therapists is crucial for mental health
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Reporting bad therapists benefits everyone. NTA for sure

Therapist apologizes for being late but receptionist lost paperwork

Avoid insurance double dipping by contacting them. NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with therapist’s client. NTA.

No a-hole here. Short and sweet.

Don’t let them bully you into paying without proof

Patient praises reviewer’s restraint and succinctness in criticizing therapist’s unprofessionalism.

Insurance billing nightmare, empathy for those in similar situations

Therapist tries to bully patient into paying, but gets called out. NTA
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Patient rightfully frustrated with therapist’s unprofessionalism. Ethics report recommended.

Customer disputes charge and questions business model, highlighting lost paperwork and unprofessionalism.

Beware of shady psychiatrists and their secretaries

Insurance company saved the day! NTA’s review update suggestion

Is the therapist overcharging? Check your insurance and bills!
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Defending therapy etiquette: NTA, not for therapists!

Therapist’s lack of professionalism and trustworthiness is unacceptable

Aetna insurance dispute leads to billing fiasco. NTA response.

Fight back! Contact state board & insurance company for shady behavior

Leaving a bad review can save others from a fiasco

Don’t let unprofessionalism slide, even with friends.

Stand your ground! You’re not responsible for his behavior

Insurance troubles with mental health care providers

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

Avoid this unprofessional and sketchy therapist office

Spread the word! Honest reviews help potential clients make informed decisions

Insurance company sending patients to unprofessional therapist


Therapist prioritizes review over patient welfare. NTA, warn others!

Expose shady therapists who prioritize profits over patients’ well-being

NTA, it’s a business transaction. Don’t settle for bad service!

Commenter calls out sketchy therapist, NTA

Sketchy therapist and dentist both scamming for extra payment
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Don’t be scammed by your therapist. Contact insurance and review.

Unbiased review calls out therapist’s unprofessionalism and scam billing.

Therapist prioritizes money over mental health. NTA for rescheduling.

Insurance mishap leads to heartbreak and therapist trauma

Therapist’s unprofessionalism & insurance mistake – NTA for the review.

Fire your therapist and report their office!

Therapist should apologize and redo session at no cost. NTA
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Leave a review and let the world know!

Report the therapist to insurance provider for justice!

Commenter suspects scam amidst therapist fiasco

Therapist starting sessions late? NTA wonders if it’s common

Unapologetic commenter receives no support.

Therapist tries to change review after being called out.

Stand up for yourself and your mental health. NTA

Don’t put up with unprofessional behavior from your therapist

Therapist admits fault, insurance issue concerning. Lucky to avoid consequences.
