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Unhappily never after, part 3: finding a therapist when you already need one
Note: I wrote this guide in 2019 to fill, IMHO, a serious gap in individual education around mental health. There’s tons of info on finding therapists, but very few directed for when we already feel overwhelmed and horrible, when doing the thing we need most is hardest.
This is a revised, abbreviated version of the guide.
Also: I’ve made reasonable attempt to include functional and relevant links. None of these links should constitute endorsement; they are provided for information only. Also, nothing in this guide should be considered medical advice. Always speak to your physician or health care provider when starting or changing treatment. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or your local emergency services.
In Part 1, we looked at how to determine what you need to know about your health coverage.
In Part 2, we brainstormed what you can do if you have no coverage, or if your coverage bites. Here, in Part 3, we’ll briefly define the various kinds of therapies out there, and the therapists who deliver them.
Because you’re trying to just get help ASAP, you may not have a lot of choice over the type of therapist you see, or the style — modality — of therapy they use.
