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@jeanniem

A DBT group is a great idea. It is hard when you have Medicare because the Medicare laws will not cover a graduate-level counselor. In order to take a Medicare client, one must be a psychologist or a social worker. That narrows down the field quite a bit. There have been a variety of groups who have petitioned Congress to change this but it has not happened yet. I am sorry you're having such a frustrating time! There are few things more frustrating than being willing to reach out for help and find an unavailable.

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Thank you for listening and offering. Helpful ideas. I'm on. Two wait lists, so things ought to free up soon. I didn't know that there are action groups addressing this issue. I'll check it out.