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It can be very frustrating trying to get help and when you are already struggling the search can be even more frustrating. For me the first step is making sure my insurance will cover the visits, once I have done that I check reviews on therapists with the understanding that it is the opinion of others but generally if you see majority of good reviews then it is a good therapist, but you really won't know for sure until you meet them yourself. As for getting an appointment without having to wait a long time I have found clinics have more open slots then single providers, also if you don't mind doing virtual you can get in much quicker than in person. My best advice is to set your mind to taking the time and doing research.
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Hello @Erica11775,
Thank you so much for starting this discussion. I'm very sorry to hear that you've been having such a difficult time finding a mental health professional and I understand your frustration with the current system. Remember, it's vital to prioritize your mental health, so don't hesitate to call @Deborahsmith620 @rollingstone1 @Idunnoanymore @brokencookie @capri3 @Forest92 @MichaelWilson1 @SurajRoy @Boymom09 @williamjacob @bonkistobias♡ @Lollo4 @Billionsam @Charlie77 @sunshine490 @Arn_US @RiverWard @AnnLee @Dr.WhoPeggygmail.com @mikejason @Doug_RVA @mvn481 @chais18a @Akinney1974 @Mrspeedy @Kj2020 @charding8290 @LisaK1962 @Anchorwoman @maemandy @JoyDunford @kisslamarre @Truint40 @Babyface @savessad @Moto3901 @Donna77 @GayDenice @CDKennedy @linda9458 @Solomia @Vonnielynn @uncleanatol @Charlie77 @Jlbekfi123
Hello, everyone. How are you?
Have you seen a mental health professionals lately? Do you have any tips on finding appointments? Please let us know!
Take care and be safe,
Somya from the Carenity team
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It can be very frustrating trying to get help and when you are already struggling the search can be even more frustrating. For me the first step is making sure my insurance will cover the visits, once I have done that I check reviews on therapists with the understanding that it is the opinion of others but generally if you see majority of good reviews then it is a good therapist, but you really won't know for sure until you meet them yourself. As for getting an appointment without having to wait a long time I have found clinics have more open slots then single providers, also if you don't mind doing virtual you can get in much quicker than in person. My best advice is to set your mind to taking the time and doing research.
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Please share your best tips for finding help in an over saturated system. I've have two providers put in referrals for psychiatry in the last 9 months and still can't even get on a schedule. Self paying for one of the online gigs is not an option.