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In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. Now they belong to HMOs, and we can only be affiliated with a few HMOs.
Albert Ellis
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Albert Ellis
Age: 93 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 27
Died: 2007
Died: July 24
Behaviour Therapist
Cognitive Scientist
Non-Fiction Writer
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Sex Educator
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I'm very happy. I like my work and the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the gospel according to St. Albert.
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Most people would have given up when faced with all the criticism I've received over the years.
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