Im trying to see a therapist, but Im hitting some road blocks
I go to a clinic where I see my psychiatrist and have a case manager. There are therapists, too, but I need to get my name on a waiting list to see one and my case manager has to do that. I've seen her once, about five weeks ago. Two days later, I called her and left a message asking her to put me on the list and requesting she return the call to let me know how long I'll have to wait. I never heard from her again. Now, I do not want to have anything to do with her. However, the only other way that I can think of finding out if she put me on the list is calling her supervisor, but I don't want to get her in trouble, either. Why do I care about getting her in trouble if I don't want to have anything to do with her?
My last case manager didn't call for two months, and he called just to say he was leaving. The one before that wasn't as bad, but I'm wondering if I just need to say to h*ll with these people. Unfortunately, I have no insurance and low income, and
Answer:If I were you, I'd get on the phone and be a pain to the case manager and/or her supervisor. You're too important to let them ignore you like that. Perhaps also talk to your psychiatrist about this, he/she may have suggestions as to how to deal with the issue. Best of luck.
Maybe call a church you like and ask if they can recommend someone.
You should ask that person out on a date.
I would ask your psychiatrist to put you on the list. Psychiatrists have a lot of power and are able to refer to different services. Tell him/her the problems you've been having.
WheW! No offense intended, but it sure took you a while to get to the question!
Low cost therapy: Try calling the local psych grad schools. Most have a post-master's clinic where their new grads are getting supervised experience.