Mental Health Gridlock: Gain Access to Free or Cheapened Therapy Sessions

Many of us believe that being physically fit by eating nutritious food, exercising, and sleeping eight hours is all it takes to be healthy. Sure, being physically strong is vital for wholesome wellbeing. Still, we need to understand that being fit externally is just a part of one’s health.

The better part of your haleness is credited to your mental fitness. Face the facts: Let your psychology crash and watch your entire eudemonia collapse.

Still, booking a session with your counselor/therapist could be pretty expensive. Whether you don’t have indemnity or insurance, don’t live close enough to attend meetings with a qualified therapist, or even can’t find the fees for sessions feasible enough—there is always a barrier to getting hold of a decent appointment with a licensed therapist.

The good news, however, is that many institutions and guilds offer therapy sessions and other mental health services with a reasonable price tag while some are even completely free!

Contact Your Insurance Company

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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act states the vitality of insurance companies offering full or partial coverage for both physical and mental ailments.

If you are a health insurance policyholder, do check in with your insurer to see if you can get a free session with a licensed therapist in your area. You could also get the opportunity to pay a partial fee for a quality session, which is just as helpful!

Get in touch with your insurance firm and inquire as to how many appointments you can get per month and get an index of qualified providers. It is best to contact a representative and get the accurate details about the meeting.

Count on the Sliding Scale

Paying after applying the sliding scale could be a handy rule. The clinic/therapist and the patient could discuss and arrive at a reasonable fee just right for both the parties. Some sessions could cost as low as only $10!

Therapists in Training Are Much Feasible

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Get on to the American Psychological Association (APA) website and try to get hold of training institutes and trainees. There are plenty of talented and efficient therapists under training who could support you for a low fee.

Self-Care is Key

ESB Professional/Shutterstock: Realizing the importance of self-care

Getting professional help is essential, but there is nothing holier than self-care for a mental health disorder. Try journaling and let out the pent up emotions, and don’t forget to eat healthy meals. Try meditating and yoga for your mind and body.

Above all, have the will power to get better. Remember, when there is a will, there certainly is a way. Don’t you fret, if you are reading this, you are halfway there!