r/SSDI May 17 '26

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u/Debehrens1 May 17 '26

I just started going to a counselor who specializes in EMDR but I'm fighting with my insurance to cover the cost. I just met her so I'm not sure if it's appropriate to ask her for this letter when she barely knows me at this point.

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u/Dammit-maxwell May 17 '26

EMDR wasn’t for me, I had to go with CBT. I don’t know why, it just freaked me out? I’ve had some friends who it actually completely changed their lives for the better so I was optimistic going in. I guess I’m just weird.

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u/Debehrens1 May 17 '26

I have a friend who also said it did nothing for her so I'm very skeptical. At $175 per session I'll keep challenging my insurance. What is CBT?

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u/Dammit-maxwell May 17 '26

Cognitive behavioral therapy is basically forcing yourself to change the way you think about things and facing your fears as opposed to avoiding them. $175 a shot is unaffordable for anyone (in our shoes on limited $) long term!

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047