Note from Katie Keller Wood
My work, while I hope helpful to people doing important work in the world, is not designed to treat or manage clinical needs and should not be seen as a substitute for professional or therapeutic support. The opinions and approaches I recommend are my own, and I write not as a mental health professional, but as a teacher and guide.
If you are in crisis:
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Crisis Lifeline
Options for finding a therapist:
(Always exercise due diligence in selecting caregivers)
- Ask for a referral from your primary care physician
- Call your insurance carrier or look online to find in-network providers
- See if your employer offers resources, such as an Employee Assistance Program
- Review the Open Path Collective https://openpathcollective.org/. This is a network of therapists providing sessions at reduced rates.
- Review Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Contact a college or university that offers degrees in counseling; some may have clinics with reduced rates
- If you have a faith organization that you are a part of, you might inquire there; many faith leaders have counseling credentials.
Please know that there are also many organizations that offer support to individuals and families who may be facing specific challenges including grief, caregiving, addiction, mental illness and many more. Your physician, therapist, or faith leader may be able to connect you, or you can search for these communities online.
Finding a therapist who can meet your needs can take time. The American Psychological Association offers this advice for considering a therapist.
If you are facing a major alignment challenge, there is no substitute for professional support. Please keep going until you find someone who can support your needs.