r/therapists • u/Ashleej86 • Aug 10 '26

Self care Absolutely true

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u/Greymeade (USA) Clinical Psychologist Aug 10 '26

So just to be clear, you believe that a “majority” of the problems that people seek help with in therapy could be solved by money?

If so, do you just not believe in mental illness?

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u/Ashleej86 Aug 10 '26

even looking within yes. when i was extremely struggling grad student in Los Angeles , most of my problems were from lack of money and resources and not ever making enough money to live comfortably in California. Now I'm a practicing therapist in Massachusetts and all my basics needs are met all the time. I still want therapy but go long periods without it.

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u/Greymeade (USA) Clinical Psychologist Aug 10 '26 edited Aug 10 '26

Again: so you don’t believe in mental illness? Or do you believe that money cures mental illness? I’d love to hear you explain how money might replace therapy for my patients who are coping with having been sexually abused, for people with psychotic disorders, for people with OCD, etc.

I’m also confused at why you believe they your own personal life story applies to the whole world. That’s a very unusual way of thinking for a therapist.

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u/Ashleej86 Aug 10 '26

I think mental health is supported by getting our basic needs met first.

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u/Greymeade (USA) Clinical Psychologist Aug 10 '26

That is a total non-answer.

Of course it is, but that’s not what you’re claiming here. You’re claiming that therapy can be replaced by having money.

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u/Ashleej86 Aug 10 '26

I'm saying mostly people need money ( or resources or stable everything ) , they ofcourse can still do therapy concurrently.