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[–] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It can be surprisingly difficult to get a therapist in the US if you don't have insurance. Honestly, I found the process remarkably frustrating even with insurance.

I don't know what it's like in the other countries listed, but they all have much better healthcare systems than the US, so I imagine it's much easier.

[–] Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Genuinely.

Have the best insurance - Want a therapist in two weeks? It'll be a one hour long phone call.

Want in person? Join a month + waiting list

Dont have the right insurance? Fuck off or pay $200 cash.

And thats for the basic Talk Therapy or if you're lucky Cognitive Behavioral Therapy route. Want a specialist for a specific issue? Waiting list.

I advocate for books - you can get the therapy + mindfulness setup from a CBT Book for Depression/Anxiety and 10℅ Happier or Eckhart Tolle. Videos are great these days, even Tiktok sometimes. I think HealthyGamer has the best vids.