One of the most influential people in my life other than my parents would have to be my therapist, Patrick Yates. While Patrick may be my therapist I view him more like a father figure …who has a major in psychology and makes one hundred sixty dollars an hour of course. Patrick has helped me through a number of obstacles from minor issues like my phobia of the ocean to major issues like Social Anxiety Disorder.
I first met Patrick about two years ago when I was forced to go to therapy due to a number of mental issues that I was and still am dealing with. In the beginning I hated the idea of going to therapy and found it very difficult to cooperate with my therapist, but eventually over time I warmed up to him. One of the most difficult issues that Patrick helped me with was my Social Anxiety Disorder. Before I had gone to therapy I had little to no friends, extremely low self-esteem, and felt a great deal of anxiety when talking to people but with about a years’ worth of mental work Patrick helped me overcome this disorder that was ruining my life.
Aside from my Social Anxiety Disorder Patrick has also helped me with a number of other mental problems such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Paranoia. Once I have completed my therapy I may or may not see Patrick again but just like family he’ll always hold a dear place in my heart. Patrick Yates is one of the most caring and genuine people I’ve ever met, he’s been with me through the toughest of times and for that I can’t thank him enough.
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