Submitted by CeruleanBovine t3_117561z in Maine
I’m looking for a new therapist and need some recommendations. I’ve searched online, but reading bios doesn’t give me a good sense of personality.
Ideally I’m looking for someone with remote sessions that deals with depression, anxiety, anger and family issues.
Just my two cents but i’d say pick someone and have a conversation. If it doesn’t feel right you can let them know and they will understand without any hard feelings. I’ll also add that it can be difficult to find people with openings right now but keep at it and I think you’ll be glad you did.
Does your employer have an employee assistance program (EAP)? Many do and they can be helpful in finding a good therapist. It’s usually an 800# that you call and tell them what you’re looking for and what area. They’ll give you contacts that are covered under your plan. Often the first 1-3 visits are no charge to you - the program covers it. If you don’t find a good match you can call back EAP and get another contact to try. Good luck!
Yes the difficulty these days is that a lot of therapists are not accepting new patients. My old one is full and I’ve had some difficulty finding another. Just figured I’d get some recommendations rather than scrolling through lists of people.
That’s a good question. They probably do offer one, I’ve just never looked into it. Thanks for the suggestion
You might be able to reach out to your old therapist and see if they have any leads!
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Foundations Counseling in York. We do 3 remote sessions and then 1 in person.
Look for a functional family therapist maybe?
What general area are you in?
I have asked her if she had any recommendations, but she’s not very quick to respond so I’m continuing my search elsewhere.
Lewiston/auburn area
I’ll keep it in mind if I am unsuccessful elsewhere. York is a bit of a drive even if only doing it every now and the .
I'm with you. I've been searching for a therapist for literally years at this point Spent months and months (over a year at one place) on various agency waiting lists... only to be bumped off them because they finally had to admit that it was unlikely they would have any openings because of my insurance.
So I go to my PCP last summer and request a referral because I'm desperate and they claimed to have access to mental health providers... for the referral department to literally do nothing but say go to Sweetser... who literally fired their entire outpatient staff years ago due to LePage's cuts to Medicaid reimbursement.
It appears that the only 'resource' available now is Psychology Today... who is apparently not exactly particular about whom they allow to sign up for their listing. But at least it gets you some phone numbers to call to get on more lists.
And I would suggest NOT using EAP unless you don't care about your job.
Using EAP gives the business access to parts of your medical records. And they can and will use this against you.
If you are just working retail then don't worry about it. As those jobs are a dime a dozen. But if you have a real job or are in any public career.. I do not suggest it. Just the fact that you are looking for a therapist can still be used against you.
Sent you a dm.
I would suggest that you use the EAP as a last resort. Although there all kinds of privacy polices in place,don't be surprised if your concerns are somehow leaked to your manager.
I’m not a therapist(yet)but working on it. You can reach out anytime if you just need someone to talk to. Remember they sky’s are always blue behind the clouds.
I go to the psychology today website, use the locator, and check the bios and then websites. It’s not perfect but it’s a good start.
ouchibitmytongue t1_j9a7rcg wrote
Just sent you a PM.