Difficulty Receiving PTSD Treatment as a Vulnerable Person due to Mandatory Reporting
I am trying to get therapy for my C-PTSD, I think I have it because of the constant nightmares and hyper vigilance and the multiple events that may have caused it. It is very difficult to live normally these days.
I found a therapist who is OK. She forgets what I say a lot, and wants me to look her in the eyes and not fidget, she said treat every session as a test, but she is nice otherwise. I tried to tell my therapist what was going on at home. I told her the tiniest bit about how sometimes I feel unsafe with my dad.
She told me she had to call the police. She told me I was a vulnerable person because I have autism and rely on my parents for support needs. She said as a mandatory reporter she is legally obligated to report safety concerns.
I was devastated because I am an adult. I am capable of a lot of things. I had to convince her my fear was just intrusive thoughts for the entire rest of the session.
I feel worried because how will I ever be treated for my trauma if when I talk about it, providers will call the police on me? I am just really overreacting and I don’t know why I am scared and having these nightmares and reactions to them.
Did I say something wrong? Does anyone have any advice for getting help? I would appreciate anyone’s advice here especially because I don’t know the rules about mandatory reporting or what type of therapy is useful for my issues.
Thank you.