The landscape of mental health and life coaching has become a topic of significant debate, particularly regarding the need for regulation in the life coaching industry. This issue has gained prominence due to instances where former therapists, who have lost their licenses, continue practicing as life coaches without any oversight. This blog follows an article …
Understanding How Therapist Abuse Can Severely Affect the Survivor’s Mental Health
People see therapists for temporary anxiety or long-term mental illness or any of the hundreds of diagnoses outlined in the bible of psychiatry, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It doesn’t matter what brings you to a therapist. That’s your business. What matters is the harm that can be done to your …
How Do I Know If I Have a Case Against My Therapist?
You have a case against your therapist if they exhibited negligent behavior. Negligence is the common liability standard in civil cases, including those with a therapist as a defendant. If you have any questions about your therapist’s behavior, an attorney can help. What Are Examples of Therapist Negligence? When it comes to therapist negligence, unethical …
What Damages Are Recoverable In A Therapist Abuse Case?
If you wonder what damages are recoverable in a therapist abuse case, you may consider contacting an attorney. It would be a personal injury attorney that handles therapist abuse, clergy misconduct, or authority exploitation cases. When you are harmed mentally, emotionally, financially, or even sexually by someone you turned to for help, you may be …
Effectively Litigating Therapist Abuse Cases
If you are facing a therapist abuse case, you may be wondering how the case will be approached in court. That can be a scary thought for many. What type of attorney is needed for effectively litigating therapist abuse cases? Generally, a personal injury attorney handles these types of cases. Not all personal injury law …
Timeline of a Therapist Abuse Lawsuit
The timeline for a therapy abuse lawsuit to reach its conclusion could range from a few months to several years. The length of time for the case will depend on the complexity of the case and the challenges of proving your claims. When you feel like your therapist is performing actions during your treatment that …
How an Experienced Lawyer Would Approach a Therapist Abuse Case Lawsuit
Many people seek therapy for a safe space to talk about their most inner feelings. Because of this, therapists can hold a strong influence over their patients. A simple error in judgement could make the therapist liable for malpractice. Therapists who abuse their patients should be held accountable for the long-term negative effects this could …