Posted by sunnydays on January 29, 2008, at 9:32:12
In reply to How hard is it to see a professional if uninsured?, posted by Michael83 on January 28, 2008, at 19:48:54
Start calling people! A lot of professionals will work on a sliding scale for those who don't have insurance or do but still can't afford the copay. Some do work for free, but that's rarer. Start calling people/agencies (maybe get some suggestions from your general practitioner or online sites like the APA). Ask them if they work on a sliding scale, and what the cost per session is. Any that won't tell you that upfront, don't agree to go to a first session with (some I think have a theoretical orientation that they shouldn't say that upfront, but I disagree). Once you find one you think you can afford, set up a first session and see if you think you can do good work with them. If not, go on to the next person.
Good luck!
sunnydays
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