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If I were a therapist and a client contacts me in between sessions, depending on how busy I am and the urgency of that client's needs would determine whether or not they receive a response. If a client were to call me because they're feeling lonely or having a bad day, as harsh as it sounds, I likely won't reply or very quickly because I have other priorities. If someone were to contact me stating they felt suicidal and they were the kind of client that kept doing it, I would also draw a line. I am a human being too. However, if they were to call/text me in urgency because they felt suicidal and it was a one-off, I would most definitely be more responsive.

On the other hand, if I haven't heard from a client in a while, or they behave out of the ordinary, then I would be more concerned.