How To Find A Therapist
Patrick Martin L.C.S.W.
Community Schools Program Specialist, L.C.S.W, Expert Witness, Content Creator, Podcaster, and Psychotherapist In Private Practice.
Covid-19 (telehealth) edition
From: THE MHT BLOG
I created this tutorial on How To Find A Therapist, because I feel there is a lack of knowledge for consumers on how to access care in a targeted and timely fashion.
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The following are directories for how to find a therapist:
- Psychology Today (FACE/FACE AND ONLINE) (TIER 1 AND TIER 2)
-this can be used to search by zip, or the entire state for online therapy options.
- Betterhelp (ONLINE ONLY)
- Theralink (ONLINE ONLY)
- E-Counseling.com (ONLINE ONLY)
- Good Therapy
- Open Path (SLIDING SCALE) (FACE/FACE AND ONLINE)
- Therapy Den (FACE/FACE AND ONLINE)
- Zen Care (FACE/FACE AND ONLINE) (TIER 1 AND TIER 2)
- ZOCDOC (Tier 1 and Primary Care)
- SAMHSA (FACE/FACE AND ONLINE) (TIER 1 AND TIER 2) (SUD AND MHS) (CLINICS)
- NAMI (SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES) (EDUCATION)
- LAC DMH (COUNTY EXAMPLE)
- Christian Counselor Directory (FAITH BASED)
- Couples Therapist Directory
The above list is certainly not exhaustive, and if you are aware of any that I should add, please let me know in the comments or using the CONTACT ME form.
Knowing how to search for a therapist should be common knowledge, and with your help, we can raise awareness for potential consumers.
NEED CRISIS HELP? If you need immediate crisis help with your depression, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to 741-741
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES: See International Suicide Hotlines
WHERE TO FIND MENTAL HEALTH HELP:
-NAMI Referral Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
-California’s Statewide Mental Health Helpline: 1-855-845-7415