Therapy should be a safe space where patients can be vulnerable. That is not always the case. Some therapists abuse this vulnerability to groom patients for a sexual relationship and then abandon them.
If your therapist exploited you, our lawyers, working with New York barred attorneys working in Manhattan, can help you seek justice. Call Jenner Law today for a free, confidential consultation.
Damages We Can Recover Through a Therapist Abuse Claim
Our team will fight for every dollar you need to seek further treatment, cover your expenses, and hopefully begin to move forward.
Your economic damages may include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Miscellaneous expenses
The non-economic damages associated with therapy abuse are often high. You may be unable to trust those whose job it is to help you. This can make seeking treatment difficult. Therapy abuse can also worsen existing mental health issues or lead you to develop others. Our team will fight for compensation for your:
- Pain and suffering and mental anguish
- Development of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Our team of trauma-trained lawyers will investigate your case to ensure we don’t leave a dollar on the table.
If you lost a loved one due to abuse by a therapist, our team offers our most sincere condolences. If and when you are ready, our attorneys can seek justice on their behalf through a wrongful death claim.
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(888) 585-2188
How Can the Transference Phenomenon Lead to Abuse?
Transference occurs when a patient projects feelings (often romantic or sexual) onto his or her therapist. This phenomenon is common and totally normal. Therapists receive training on how to manage it if and when it occurs. Therapists can use transference as a therapeutic tool to help patients.
However, some therapists use transference to exploit and groom patients for a sexual relationship and then abandon their therapeutic treatment.
Therapists might also experience countertransference where they project their own feelings onto the patient. Therapists should manage this experience so that they don’t do anything to endanger or exploit their patients.
Therapists Must Set Boundaries to Protect Patients
To avoid potential issues, therapists must set boundaries, known as a therapeutic container. Some examples of boundaries include:
- Maintaining a physical distance from patients during sessions
- No physical contact aside from a handshake or a quick hug
- Not giving personal details about romantic relationships
- Not making comments about the patient’s physical appearance
- Not making suggestive comments
- Respecting a patient’s privacy
- Not contacting a patient outside of therapy except to schedule or reschedule a session
New York also requires its therapists to abide by certain ethics and regulations.
A breach of boundaries could cause severe harm to a patient. If your therapist breached any boundaries and inflicted harm upon you, call the Jenner Law team to get help.
Why Work with Our Therapist Abuse Lawyers in Manhattan
Our team, trauma-trained and informed through the Center for Hope, has dedicated our careers to seeking justice for the survivors of therapy abuse. We care about you, not just your case. We know you need someone to trust and we will ensure that you are as comfortable as possible during this process. We’re available when you need us, not just when it’s convenient for our team.
And we’re dedicated to getting the results you deserve. Here are a few results we’ve obtained for former clients across the country:
- $1.2 million for a client whose therapist exploited and groomed them for a sexual relationship
- $1 million for a client whose therapist ignored their ethical and professional obligations and sexually abused our client
- $800,000 for a client who suffered therapy abuse
See What Former Clients Have to Say About Working With Us
While we can explain what we can do for you and your case, after suffering a betrayal of trust, we think it’s more important to hear from others about our services and how we made them feel. Here are several reviews from clients who worked with us in the past:
- “Team Jenner, my five stars goes to Chelsea Miller. We really appreciated her help in getting us through a difficult process. She always kept in touch with us and explained everything in terms we could understand. In my professional opinion she is an excellent asset to the Jenner Law firm. Thank you.” [Identity Hidden]
- “Incredible communication, excellent way of explaining every procedure…and extremely personable. I couldn’t be more happy and appreciative of their help!” – [Identity Hidden]
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Can I Afford Help from a Therapy Abuse Attorney?
Yes. Our team handles all therapy abuse cases on a contingency-fee basis. Here’s what that means for you:
- The initial consultation is free and you are under no obligation to use our services.
- We do not accept a retainer.
- We do not charge any fees to get your case started.
- We do not charge hourly fees.
- You only pay our attorney’s fees if we recover compensation for you.
There is no financial risk when you work with our team.
Resources for Survivors of Therapy Abuse in Manhattan
Everyone needs someone to lean on sometimes, especially when the person you made yourself vulnerable to exploited your trust and sexually abused you. The following resources can give you the support you need right now:
- RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) offers several resources in addition to its 24/7 hotline.
- 988 Lifeline: The 988 Lifeline helps anyone who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. All you need to do is call or text 988 or chat with them online.
- There are a wealth of resources offered in and around Manhattan for sexual abuse survivors.
- Sexual Abuse Support Groups in NYC
- Resources Aggregated by the NYPD
- Safe Horizon Hotline
Please use these resources if you feel you need them. You don’t need to go through this alone.
Call Today for Help After Therapy Abuse in Manhattan
You deserve someone you can trust—someone entirely dedicated to seeking justice for the abuse you endured. Our trauma-informed team, working with attorneys licensed to practice in New York, is prepared to stand by you, fighting for the compensation you need to move forward.
Remember, you get our help with no upfront fees. Call Jenner Law today if you suffered sexual abuse from a therapist or advisor you trusted.
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