My private practice, Poui Consulting, can be found here: www.pouiconsulting.com
I commend you on taking the first step to improving your wellness.
You may not know what to expect from seeing a therapist. Hopefully these help:
What to Expect From Your First Therapy Appointment
Taking Your Child To a Therapist
When you’re ready to find a therapist, you have several options:
1. I often use Psychology Today when helping people find a therapist. You can search for someone in your area, who speaks your preferred language, and so on. TherapyDen is a similar search site.
2. If your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), you can ask about their mental health coverage.
3. Here are a few specialized directories:
4. Ask trusted friends, family members, or your medical doctor for recommendations.
5. If you have insurance, you can ask your insurance company for a list of behavioral health providers.
6. If you do not have insurance, government funded health centers and nearby large universities with Psychology departments often provide free/low-cost counseling services. You can learn more here.
7. Low cost subsidized therapy options ($30-$80) are available through the Open Path Collective. Vouchers are available for Black women and girls to access therapy via the Loveland Foundation.
8. Free sessions are available if you're a member of the military or a vet/a survivor of mass violence or interpersonal violence. Check out Give an Hour.
9. Find low-cost treatment centers or free community mental health clinics on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours (English & Spanish) at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.