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How to find a social worker?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 8, 2023 | Replies (13)

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@frances007

in reply to @1nfo Hey there. I had a conversation yesterday with a social worker from my doctor's office, and she commented that many therapists are unwilling to take an assignment (medicare), and that it is difficult to find a good therapist, at least here in California. She mentioned many of the online platforms that offer tele therapy, which I have participated with in the past. Unfortunately for me, both experiences turned out to be less than favorable. If you end up using tele therapy, I would make sure that you "interview" the prospective therapist very well so that you can ascertain that the one you choose is a good fit. I think I mentioned checking with your insurance company as well. I do not know if you are in Medicare. I am because of my social security disability. I have a fairly good advantage plan, and a social worker from the insurance company is calling me today to tell me about some additional resources. If she provides me with some good advice I will certainly post it for you. In the meantime I press and dry flowers to make cards. Here is a flower for you. Best

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Thank you so much for your message ! I actually have a therapist but I am looking for a traditional social worker like the one you spoke to at your doctor's office and from your insurance company. How did you arrange these contacts? I also have Medicare/SSDI.
Thank you for any advice.