Quick question: is it okay to accept rides from my therapist?

[littleoc]

Hello,

I have no transportation of my own currently. I'm working on getting my bike back in order but it won't be an overnight fix exactly. (Two flat tires that don't seem to want to pump?)

My therapist is also out of town until next Sunday night. I have had a rather bad week and asked to see her asap.

She has an appointment available next week that is much sooner than our usual weekend appointment, but I'd have no transportation.

She offered to come pick me and my service dog up at my house and take me there.

What are your thoughts on this? She's offered this before. Also, she's a trauma expert so she frequently does do treatment directly at people's homes so it's not weird to have her around, right? (My insurance only allows office visits.)

What are your thought? I shouldn't be concerned, right?

Thanks :)

I had a ride with a therapist once, actually, in university. To get my learning disabilities/head progress evaluated. But that therapist met me at a bookstore, not my dorm or house.

Should I just met her at the end of my street? Am I overthinking this?

 

[Lucycat]

Oh lord! Firstly there is the difference in cultural language. In the UK ' to get a ride' means to have sex. I am assuming you do not mean this.

If you simply mean transportation to an appointment then I see no reason why your very kind therapist cannot do this for you. Mine once drove me to an appointment with a psychiatrist. It helped for sure.

 

[Suzetig]

I think you might be overthinking - it sounds like a very kind offer.

 

[littleoc]

I think you might be overthinking - it sounds like a very kind offer.

Thank you :)

Oh lord! Firstly there is the difference in cultural language. In the UK ' to get a ride' means to have...

lol, oh goodness. Nope, I mean transportation!

My mother had a friend in the U.K. years ago and my mom told her friend once that her favorite breakfast was sausage and biscuits -- especially with some egg, maple syrup, and maybe some cheese.

My mom's friend was a bit disgusted lol

Also, I just realized that my therapist should already know where I live anyway, since she's a private practice and sends billing information to my home address, as one does.

Yup, definitely overthinking it.

Thank y'all :)

 

[Socha]

I gave my T a ride to the supermarket once. We went shopping and I drove her back.
If she had a car and I didn't, she would offer to pick me up too :)

I totally get your overthinking, I'd probably do it too but I think you have nothing to be concerned about. Just let your T do something nice for you ;)

 

[Stephernovas]

Depends on policy in her office. When I was working, it was my job to pick client's up and go do things with them. For other positions I had, there may have been safety issues, insurance coverage concerns and etc. Providing it's within her role as a therapist (which it sounds like it is), then accepting a ride is fine. Not to mention sometimes car conversations are THE best places for therapy b/c she is not able to look directly at you, and you can look out the window and talk to her - if you guys decide to start talking about stuff then..

 

[hithere]

Can you let us know how this went? I think I would be very anxious and weirded out if my counselor came to my house and picked me up. I mean like it would really weird me out. I am trying to use my counselor right now for just a little life coaching and that is actually kind of difficult for me to send an email update on projects I've identified. Just doing that feels a little too personal for me. Although it's helpful I must admit. So I'm curious how it felt for you to get picked up at your house!

 

[littleoc]

Can you let us know how this went? I think I would be very anxious and weirded out if my counselor came...

I'll let you know next week! I've accepted the invitation because I really do need to be seen. I'll let you know :)

 

[shatter eyes]

(Two flat tires that don't seem to want to pump?)

Sometimes the valve is loose and doesnt keep air in. Google tighten tire valves. You can use a small screw driver to tighten the little retainer screw notch inside the valve between the needle.

In the UK ' to get a ride' means to have sex. I am assuming you do not mean this.

This explains why the bus driver many years ago laughed uncontrollably when i ask "can i get a ride? I need to get off on kind edward."

We have a large avenue called Kind Edward which is near the hospital.

This explains everything... i always wondered why he laughed so hard and didnt tell me why.

Typo King Edward not kind edward.

 

[James McGregor]

I think it's not right, a therapist relationship is a careful balance of trust and support, it is not meant to be a friendship or a "buddy". I would say it's wrong on a lot of levels

 

[littleoc]

I think it's not right, a therapist relationship is a careful balance of trust and support, it i...

That was how I was feeling, but I wasn't sure. I'll let you know how it goes!

This explains why the bus driver many years ago laughed uncontrollably when i ask "can i get a rid...

Hahahahaha, That's fantastic.

Google tighten tire valves. You can use a small screw driver to tighten the little retainer screw notch inside the valve between the needle.

Awesome, thank you!

 

[Ronin]

a therapist relationship is a careful balance of trust and support

I think it is very supportive and trust building to have a secure transportation that is about that, only getting to places that are needed, no extra meanings baggage attached.