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Posted On 06/10/2008 05:26:50 by Embarr

I really want to get counseling. I'm not sure where to start though. Where do I look? How do I find a good counselor? How do I pay for it? I'm still on my parents insurance and despite telling them several times that I need to know what it covers, I've yet to get a straight answer. I'm afraid to come straight out and say that I need to know because I want to get counseling for my SA. They've never even heard the term social anxiety from me. I really don't know what to do! All the things we're supposed to know to function in this world (proper social interactions, financial information, everything) I have no idea about. I used to ask questions about things I didn't know about, but I was treated like an idiot because I didn't know already. Now I feel as if I am far behind on nearly everything. 

 



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From: ASheyeGeye
06/10/2008 10:59:19

For starters, you could try googling services in your area.  You could also ask your primary doctor if they have anyone they could refer you to.  Once you have a list of treatment centers, you could call to find out if they accept your insurance (go with spring37's advice first to find out how much would be covered, etc.).

You're certainly not alone in feeling behind in nearly everything.  I'm totally dependant on my parents, and if something were to happen to them at this point I'm not sure how I would manage.

From: liliane21
06/10/2008 09:28:13
If you find your health insurance doesn't cover counseling, you can always get counseling through the church. That's what I did with my bishop's referral, and they covered what I couldn't pay. Actually they covered it all because I was so poor. hehe. It was so nice of them. I would ask around and see if any of the LDS services counselors are really experienced with working with anxiety. I've heard of the church offering to help assist people find regular counselors though as well.


From: spring37
06/10/2008 07:01:22

Hi,

On the health insurance card, it has a general phone number that you can call and ask about what type of insurance coverage you have.  They will also tell you if you need a primary doctor referral first too.  The people on the hotline are there to answer these type of questions and you shouldn't be embarrassed to call them.

Take Care,

John 

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