MND uncovers online counseling scam

November 8, 7:51 AMDomestic Violence ExaminerTrudy Schuett

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It's not the first instance of internet double-dealing, nor will it be the last, but this case where some bad actors prey upon people looking for counseling and help is downright sickening.

From the story at Men's News Daily:

These events began as an almost routine story about a mental health advocacy website spreading disinformation about domestic violence that demonizes men, denies male victims and shields female perpetrators.

And while the disinformation is there in abundance, more digging behind the scenes at allaboutcounseling.com revealed what appears to be gross professional misconduct and an ongoing scheme involving psychological extortion, abuse and depraved indifference. Multiple sources have alleged that the site management is preying on and manipulating site users for cash with the finesse and brio reminiscent of a corrupt televangelist operation.

And they are reportedly heaping a plethora of emotional abuses and threats on site users who speak up against it.

All of this is being conducted under the auspices of mental health advocacy; with the professional blessings (and under the state license number) of a clinical psychologist. 

Read the whole thing -- and if you know anyone who may be using this site in hopes of getting help for their problems, let them know about it too!

This is a compelling story, as Paul Elam, Editor of MND names names and outlines a scam that the mental health community cannot and should not ignore.