Since Counseling Services provides short term assistance, it may be helpful to consider finding a local mental health provider in the community to meet longer term goals. Two important resources for this include:
- , where you can select your preferences and insurance to narrow your search.
- Your insurance company鈥檚 Provider Directory, or calling the number on the back of your insurance card for approved providers.
Common concerns about finding the right therapist are addressed .
Other helpful tips:
- Choose 3-4 potential therapist to contact.
- When you make your initial contact, be sure to leave your availability and your insurance carrier.
- Be patient. Many therapists have to wait until sessions are done before returning emails and phone calls.
- If you plan to explore medication as a part of your mental health care, you may benefit from being a patient at a clinic that has both a psychiatrist and therapists.
Local mental health centers include: