Wow....

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So I have never made a secret of my mental health issues. Sadly, with the insurance I have, therapists are hard to find. I’ve been seeing one for a bit and she insists I have to be in group therapy too in order to see her. It’s not the type of therapy I’m truly looking for and I’m finding it more of a hassle than a help. So last night, I informed her via email that I was discontinuing therapy. I’ve been seeing a therapist in one form or the other for ten years now. I’ve had good and bad experiences, but I’m doing great currently and want to focus on my new job and just enjoying life. I can always go back to therapy as I need it in the future. The therapist’s reply was quite unexpected. She told me I cannot quit and she’d see me at my regular weekly appointment. I’ve replied that I am unable to attend and am cancelling. She has my credit card on file so I locked the card - in case she tries to charge me for the session anyway. It’s creepy, being told as an adult that you ‘can’t’ make the decision you are making. Her saying that only makes me more sure quitting is the right thing for now.