How would I go about finding free or enexpensive counseling?

Question

I need to find a counselor or shrink for some marital problems but I don't have alot of loot, and I just started a new job and don't want to ask about the insurance coverage for something like that, because I don't need them knowing. So where should I look?

Answer 1

This is a dilemma, because you want someone who is skilled and ethical, but you also have to balance out the expense.

If you live near a mental health program that offers services from psychotherapy interns, often services provided by those interns are much less expensive. The interns are supervised by seasoned psychotherapists (often reviewing videotapes of therapy sessions) so that you gain both the services of the intern and the greater experience of someone who has many years of clinical work under their belts.

You may also find a clinic associated with a graduate training program in psychology, social work, marriage & family therapy, or counseling; often they are located on-site with the faculty.

Consider using your insurance, however. You can call the insurance company directly for a referral, and that information does rarely goes back to an employer. (You can even ask the insurance company what information is communicated back to your employer.) The phone number for mental health benefits should be printed on your insurance card. By taking advantage of this additional funding source, the number of therapists to choose from expands exponentially.

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Answer 2

If you're already insured, check if the insurance doesn't already cover it. Otherwise, ask if they offer tuition reimbursement at your work place. If they do, enroll in a class and find a shrink in school. Make sure that the school you want to enroll in has that type of a program. It will most likely have to be a bigger university. That way you're getting schooled, and you're entitled to free or pretty cheap sessions with a psychologist through your school.
By the way, most priests/monks/ministers etc. may be able to offer you spiritual advise, but may be lacking the psychological training.

Answer 3

Please call Infoline, or contact your nearest community based clinic. They offer free service, or very low costs

If it does not help, a visit to the emergency room may provide medication to help you deal with the stress, even if you have not insurance or can't afford to pay for the visit

Answer 4

if you have benifits thru your job, then they shuld have offered you mulitple numbers that would be useful for you. im sure you can call someone thru them that wouldnt disclose any other personal info with anyone else. it shouldnt affect your job anyways.

you can find classes thru family courrt services that are inexpensive.

Answer 5

I think you mean "inexpensive." Try www.dogoodonline.com.

Talk to your pastor as well - he will have some good advice.

Edit: Glad you're seeking advice; will be praying for you.

Answer 6

You could always go to your local church. Vicars, pastors and so forth are trained to handle those sort of stuff.

Answer 7

usually a catholic preist will help you for free. even if your not catholic.