Does anyone know of an affordable therapist in the area, sliding fee maybe? One specializing in self image recovery, if there is a such thing. A lot has happened in my life that has harmed me and screwed me up emotionally and I really need to seek help for it. Just to talk to someone who can give me solutions on how I can be myself again. I fear social settings, won't go to get togethers (I try to get myself to go, but end up wanting to be alone), talking to new people isn't easy for me, I feel like whenever I talk I have a hard time getting the words out, I feel like everything I say is stupid, I've gained 50 pounds the last 2 years (I know why and don't want to discuss with anyone other than therapist), I have abandonment issues, I don't trust anyone at all. I don't want this for myself anymore. I try to be a good person and have a heart of Gold. But people like to trample all over me, and I fear I will end up an angry/mean person one day (which I can be now to people I feel most hurt by). I don't want to drive far. My free time is limited and I'd like it to be close to home if possible. Please let me know.