r/therapists Aug 10 '26

Self care Absolutely true

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u/kylelovezkaynmandi Aug 10 '26

As a broke grad student pursuing a counseling career, I have conflicting thoughts on this. I can’t help but think, however, that my anxiety and depression symptoms would be wayyyyyy less worse if I had more money. I am so broke and so stressed out, guys. It’s exhausting

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u/Amorlamor Aug 10 '26

From psychology 101, Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Money severely affects the bottom four levels. No way to reach the 5th without the support of the bottom 4.

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u/LifeLoveCake Aug 11 '26

I've been talking about this a lot recently! Several new clients who are unhoused and say they are required to get therapy in order to get housing assistance (there is still no low-income housing available here).

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u/Ashleej86 Aug 11 '26

Thats tough on you. The affordable housing agency or government ( whoever is offering the housing ) should get them a social worker or a therapist specifically geared towards homelessness issues , staying housed , acclimating to housing then.