Have you ever heard of a therapist turning away a child because their symptoms are stronger than what they orginally thought?

Today, my little brother came out of therapy crying his eyes out because his therapist told him that because his condition is worse than what the orginally thought, then he would have to wait on a two year waiting list for somewhere else. He can't wait that long. I don't know what to do.

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SatanBurger · 36-40, F

Find another therapist, there's plenty online even. I would even do specific search terms like search his illness and then type a specific therapy or something. Like for instance if you're a narcissist wanting help (that's actually rare they never seek help haha but just a poor example) I would type in something like "therapists for personality disorders" or something to that extent. You have to find specialists and not just "govt" because govt won't help you, they're often terrible.

And also to side note, I'm awfully sorry the therapist said that. I get them not feeling qualified enough to help your brother but they could have said it differently and they could have tried other resources. It was honestly uncalled for.

ArminArlert · 22-25, M

@SatanBurger Yeah, I know, but they are typically very expensive. But honestly, I don't care. There's no way I'm not having him go to therapy for two years! He was in a mental health hospital for children two weeks ago.
The issue is the two illnesses he has unfortunately. On their own, they are fine, but they seem to be bamboozling therapist together. ERP really stresses him out at the moment. :(

I think it would have been better for them to come to me first , instead of telling M and making him upset.

SatanBurger · 36-40, F

@ArminArlert Hmmm there's got to be something out there but I understand. Maybe if I come across anything affordable I can give you a buzz for just suggestions.