When a Client Ghosts Their Therapist
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I was recently asked to describe what it's like for a therapist when a client ghosts them. I've had a few experiences of clients who have just stopped coming and don't return my phone calls after missed sessions. That has only happened for me after one or two sessions. When the therapy gets much further than that, we've usually developed enough of a relationship that clients feel comfortable letting me know that they need to stop for some reason.
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