
How To Find A Therapist & Other Mental Health Resources

Therapy is so important to me, it has changed my life and my relationship. Honestly, I believe we should all see a therapist or mental health professional at some point in our lives, and if we don’t the rest of us are probably going to therapy to deal with us! LOL!! But seriously. ๐คฆ๐พโโ๏ธ๐
But going to therapy isn’t always easy for someone who needs therapy because if this isn’t your *thing* then you may not know where to start. Don’t worry, it’s my *thing* lol so …
Here are some great mental health resources including ways to find a therapist.
๐ Referrals from others
๐ EAP (The Employee Assistance Program at your job)
๐ Therapy for Black Girls Therapist Directory ~ A listing of mental health professionals across the country who provide high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls
๐ Open Path Collective ~ Affordable, in-office, and online
psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples & families
๐ Psychology Today Therapist Directory ~ A directory of mental health professionals in the United States.
๐ Better Help ~ Online counseling by licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited mental health professionals.
๐ Talk Space ~ Online counseling by licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited mental health professionals.
๐ Teen Vogue Mental Health Directory ~ Directory and resources for marginalized communities like the disabled, people of color, LGBTQ, and more.
๐ HalfofUs.com ~ Mental health resources.
๐ Lee Thompson Young Foundation ~ Mental health and wellness education to children, teachers, parents, and community leaders.
๐ DualDiagnosis.org ~ Integrated Treatment of Substance Abuse & Mental Illness
๐ ย The Recovery Village Columbus Resource Guide
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If you or anyone you know needs to talk to someone please call: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) | 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) (in the U.S.)
For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger because of thoughts of suicide, PLEASE CALL 911
SuicideHotlines.com/national.html
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Outside of the United States, please contact your local emergency number.
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These are all a great place to start! All the best on your journey. ๐