Dr. Ilene Rich-Holtzberg, PhD

She kept cutting me off every time I tried to speak, but I tried anyway. I gave her an overview: very intense childhood trauma, and current reasons for depression. Apparently my delivery was somehow wrong? At the end, she said "Do you want to schedule another appointment with me? I can't help you if you're going to be a drama queen.” I’m in a very dark place and it’s hard to find someone here, so I actually did want to see her again. I was completely taken aback, so she elaborated. "I'm not here to be entertained. It seems like you don’t want help.” She seemed confused when I looked upset. How can a therapist be so lacking in compassion? And some unable to read someone? Why would I leave work early and pay someone if I didn’t want help? I have panic attacks very rarely--maybe a few a year. As soon as I stepped out of her office, I had a full blown one. I’m not going to see another therapist for a long time. I feel so, so much worse now. Please don’t see this woman.