Your friend calls you and tells you that his therapist is suggesting cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT). You mention that you have been learning CBT at your practicum, and that it is an empirically-validated therapy. Your friend then asks if you would be willing to conduct phone therapy with him, and he would be willing to pay you to be his therapist. He feels that, because you have known him for a long time, you will be better able to understand his situation than his new therapist. What would be an appropriate response?

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Entering into a professional relationship with a friend can create a conflict of interest and is generally against the ethical guidelines of most mental health professions. It's important to maintain professional boundaries and suggest that the friend continues working with their current therapist.

Your Friend Calls You and Tells You That His Therapist