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100 sats \ 2 replies \ @Aardvark 9h \ on: Seeking advice for finding a good therapist AskSN

The best I can do for you is to tell you to check with your insurance and know exactly what they cover. I started seeing a therapist a couple months ago because I've been spiraling pretty hard. I called my insurance ahead of time and they said it would just be a $30 copay. Well, 2 months later I starting to get bills in the mail because apparently I have to hit my $5,000 deductible before they cover any of it. I just got absolutely rugged by my insurance, I owe over 1k, and I had to stop seeing my therapist because I don't have an extra $200 laying around every week. Now, if I want to see a therapist, I have to find a cheaper one and start the whole process over again.

As truly helpful as it was, I think I'm throwing in the towel. I'm feeling pretty defeated about the entire process. So, like I said, double check with your insurance.

105 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b OP 9h

In my early 20's, uninsured, I had luck finding a therapist at a free clinic. A lot of therapists volunteer for such programs. I'd look for one in your area if you can.

100 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 8h

Thanks, I'll probably do something like that eventually, just the thought of explaining all of my shit to a new person all over again is exhausting.