I cannot find a psychologist

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@njoys Thank you for this information and recommendation. It's very kind of you.

When asked, I recommend against these online for-profit companies that have popped up. I do know a few people who have liked and benefitted from betterhelp.com. Betterhelp does not take insurance and they take cash only (on your credit card). They assign you a mental health provider. I have read negative comments from both patients and providers in the professional literature about betterhelp.com. I think it's far better if possible to choose one's own mental health provider so you can figure out who you "click with".

This article published in Psychology Today is written by a Ph.D. psychologist. The article does cite sources from the professional research literature.

-- The Trouble With Instant Therapy: The problems with direct-to-consumer services may outweigh the benefits.

-- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/202407/the-trouble-with-instant-therapy

Thanks; I'm going to delete the post.

It is really pathetic that Medicare does not cover mental health counseling. Aging has so many issues mental health counseling could help manage.

Medicine has definitely changed since COVID - seems like everything is a wait.

Be patient.
I began looking for a good psychiatrist in 2013. I finally found one in 2022.

It is really pathetic that Medicare does not cover mental health counseling. Aging has so many issues mental health counseling could help manage.

Medicine has definitely changed since COVID - seems like everything is a wait.

Be patient.
I began looking for a good psychiatrist in 2013. I finally found one in 2022.

@slarson14 Traditional Medicare Part B does cover mental health counseling by mental health providers who take Medicare. My husband's sessions with a Ph.D.-level psychologist are covered by his Medicare Part B and his supplementary plan. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and so long as they take Medicare the visits will be covered. Sometimes there are co-pays.

It's possible that Medicare Advantage Plans that are offered by private insurance companies do not cover mental health counseling although by law they should since Traditional Medicare covers mental health. I don't know but one can figure that out by calling the phone number of the back of their Medicare Advantage Plan card.

I have medical coverage can't find anyone taking new patients! It scares me how hard it is to find someone.. especially a good fit!

@slarson14 Traditional Medicare Part B does cover mental health counseling by mental health providers who take Medicare. My husband's sessions with a Ph.D.-level psychologist are covered by his Medicare Part B and his supplementary plan. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and so long as they take Medicare the visits will be covered. Sometimes there are co-pays.

It's possible that Medicare Advantage Plans that are offered by private insurance companies do not cover mental health counseling although by law they should since Traditional Medicare covers mental health. I don't know but one can figure that out by calling the phone number of the back of their Medicare Advantage Plan card.