Reginald Veurink , Psy.D

called this fellow to check on fees for his services. explained that DCFS had suggested i do individual counseling. when he told me his fees of $ 220 per session, i told him that was out of my price range, to which he replied «well, a minute ago you were saying you would do anything to get your kids back.»
first of all, i did not say this. secondly, i wonder how successful attempting to manipulate people into becoming clients has been for him.
he then explained that he had gone to years of post-​doctorate training to learn his deep psychoanalytical method, at which point in attempt to get on a more friendly level with him– i told him how my psychology schooling had begun– i had dated a borderline for years.
he replied by telling me that schooling will not help a borderline, only therapy will, which causes me to highly question his listening skills.
sorry, sir– but establishing unconditional positive regard is a good way to get clients, attempting to manipulate them via guilt is not. listening well is also paramount.