When the Psychologist Needs the Patient More than the Patient Needs the Psychologist the Therapy is F@*KED!
I went to Dr. James Barbaria because I was drinking very heavy over the FAILED therapy from Dr. Richard Geist. In 2007 Dr. Geist changed radically and whatever progress we had made during the previous two years of therapy was thrown out the window. I now needed more help than ever in dealing with a past failed therapy, and the fall-out of that into becoming an alcoholic. But what would ensue was the worse experience of my life, when Dr. Barbaria sexually abuses me with Dr. Geist aiding and abetting him in the process!!!
It was clear something was off with Dr. Barbaria. He seemed to be struggling during every session with me, struggling and regressing, as if he was the patient! He was in his late fifties and was not happy with his life. He told me in session that it felt like he was "treading water" He also told me that he was attractive to me and wondered what it would be like to have a personal relationship with me outside the office.
We did end up having a personal relationship. And I felt so sorry for him that I gave my therapy with Dr. Geist over to him!!!!! My horrific experiences are truly one of a kind! Please read my story to learn the details!