🎙️ Episode 4: How to Find a Therapist Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet)


Published: 4.10.25
Duration: 6 Minutes
Category: Mental Health, Therapy Access, Self-Advocacy

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📝 Episode Summary

Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel like a full-time job—but it often does. In this episode, we walk through the practical side of therapy: how to find a provider, what questions to ask, and what options exist for different budgets. Whether you're using insurance, looking for sliding scale, or feeling totally lost in the process, this episode has you covered.

✨ You’ll Learn:

  • Where to search for therapists and how to filter your options

  • What “in-network,” “out-of-network,” and “sliding scale” actually mean

  • The top questions to ask in a consult call

🧠 Try This After You Listen:

Pick one directory (like Psychology Today or Inclusive Therapists) and search using 2 filters that matter to you (like LGBTQ+ affirming or trauma-informed). Reach out to just one therapist with a short message.

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🎙️ Episode 5: CBT, EMDR, or Polyvagal? Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Therapy