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[atypically]

[ Caleb looks a little uncomfortable, but he figures the fastest way to get the information he wants is to just ask. He could probably go on anon, but doing that would mean he would maybe have a harder time talking Richie into seeing someone, too, because just the shit that Caleb saw was enough to fuck anybody up and Richie's seen more. This way, with Caleb letting his name and face stay attached to the question, it'll hopefully normalize it a little.

It's a small price to pay if he can get his answer and help a friend. ]

So, like...uh...

[ He runs a hand through his curls and then moves a hand to his face, lingering awkwardly there as he looks down. It might be acceptable and healthy to see a therapist for shit like this, but it's also still a little stigmatized back home, so he's not sure it'll be any different here.

Remembering his end goal in trying to normalize the idea a bit, he lets his hand fall away and looks up again. ]

Are there any therapists, like, for the—for us? The imPorts, I mean? Like trained professionals that also know that we have abilities and shit? Is that a thing here, does anybody know?

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[hellogoodhigh]

u find 1 let the rest of us know

[atypically]

Yeah, will do. So far, the prognosis is not good...

[hellogoodhigh]

clearly we're expected to keep calm and carry on
u know all grit ur teeth lay back and think of england
or i guess in this case
america

[atypically]

Yeah...that doesn't work for me. In the past, when I've tried to do that, sometimes people get hurt and then I feel like shit after. So, I have to figure something out, even if it means seeing somebody local.

permavid

[mortalweapon]

[ There's a robot. She's very blue. Her voice echoes a little, as if coming from a hollow place. ]

There was.
He is gone now.

[atypically]

[ He lifts an eyebrow and starts to feel himself wondering what the fuck before reminding himself that he's literally been inside Richie's memory being chased by a killer clown in the shape of a giant Paul Bunyan statue, so...how weird, really, is a blue robot, in the grand scheme? ]

What about locals? Are there any locals that know how to help us like that?

[mortalweapon]

There are a handful of locals employed at the psychiatric hospital that Dr. Chilton left behind.
I am their keeper.
I watch over them.

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[privatepurchases]

What is a therapist

[atypically]

A therapist? You know, they like help you work through your mental health issues?

[privatepurchases]

...Mental health with your mind?

[pardon him. He is a bit stunned.]

Humans do that? Pay someone to...what. Dig through their brain? That seems ...painful.

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[hordinglife]

You mean someone who helps when you strain a muscle during training or break an arm or something?

[atypically]

Uh, well not a physical therapist. I'm looking more for something in the mental health space.

[hordinglife]

What. Who even needs that? Keep it to yourself.

anonymous

[batricide]

Bruce Wayne is attempting to open a facility to provide those services.

[atypically]

Yeah? Any idea what the ETA might be? I'm really fucking missing Dr. Bright back home and she's not here, so...I gotta do something. Sooner than later would be amazing.

[batricide]

No.
But the apocalypse probably hasn't delayed his plans.

[ bc nothing ever does. ]

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[threeisapattern]

I mean it's not really a secret that imPorts have abilities so it shouldn't be that hard to find someone unless you want to keep your abilities secret?

I work with a therapy animal place probably still, they could probably get you a list of recommended therapists or whatever

[atypically]

Well, yeah, but I mean...a big part of what I saw Dr. Bright for was literally my ability and how to get it under control a little better. Do you think any of the locals would have that kind of experience with us? I mean I guess I could just start with a local and see? If you think you could get me some contacts, that'd be awesome. Preference for LGBTQ-friendly with CBT focus, if that helps?

I don't think I ever actually introduced myself, sorry. I'm Caleb.

[threeisapattern]

it's cool, I'm Stiles.

and huh. I think sometimes imPorts go to each other if they need help with controlling powers? I've had someone offer to help me with a power that's kind of constantly on, so that stuff is pretty DIY. idk if there's any therapists that like train to do that but who knows. I'll see what my job can dig up.

[by_candlelight]

[ Her response is late by a few days. ]

There was at least one imPort who helped other imPorts with mental health. I think his name was Dr. Crane. I don't know if he's still open, but it's worth a look. There are sometimes imPort support groups, too. It's not therapy, but sometimes it helps.

[atypically]

I mostly just need somebody who can help me with my ability, but given what it is, therapist seems like the best bet. That's what I was doing back home and it was working really well, but Dr. Bright isn't here.

[ He thinks, if she was, she'd have responded to this by now. ]

[by_candlelight]

Oh yeah. I don't think that's what the support groups do. If Dr. Crane is still here and practicing, you should give him a look. He seemed pretty decent when I talked to him.

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[plentystrong]

i think there's an import who claims to be one but he seemed skeevy

[atypically]

Well then that's no good...

[plentystrong]

are any that aren't skeevy though

seems kind of built into the profession