Shortage of (psycho)therapists: So hard to find one
This chain is more than a month ago and I can't give any advice on medications. I just want to relate my experience. I've been to different therapists all my life. A couple of years ago the therapist I'd been seeing for a very long time left the clinic abruptly. I waited awhile to get back to the clinic for another therapist. When I did, they didn't have anyone, but after a month or so, I got in with a therapist who did CBT therapy, which was a specific length of time, although I did not know it at first. When that was over, I stayed out for awhile until I crashed because of family problems. I'd been away from the CBT therapist for long enough that they said I had to wait and have new intake. When I did get in, appointments were online. She told me she couldn't help me and I needed DBT therapy. In all this time, I had the support of the psychiatrist who prescribes my medicines which have been helpful for a long time;
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I can’t find one that takes insurance either. Out-of-pocket is not acceptable.
I have had some success with a Psychology Today search and you can contact them as well. There is insurance information there as well. I found a group and also a therapist.
Yes- we searched for months and finally was told about Psychology Today. Sent intro email letters and phone# to several and finally connected. Very helpful website, including what insurances they take- can narrow your search by criteria like that so you do not waste time. My husband would prefer in person, but no one was seeing patients except by on line zoom like methods. That does open it up- you do not have to limit your search to where you leave or even your state. Good luck in your searches to those who are struggling to find help.