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Mental health therapists and counselors in my area are overworked and overloaded with patients. Especially since the covid pandemic. This means it’s nearly impossible to find a mental health professional to help those of us who are not in immediate crisis and/or harm. As someone who has clinical depressions, ADHD, and anxiety disorders, I haven’t been able to see or speak to a therapist in over 2 years. My last counselor relocated and no one is able to take new patients.
Are there any online therapists that accept Medicare or provide reasonable rates for those who need it?
Yes! Medicare does cover Telehealth Counseling services. Locate a therapist in the state that you live. If you live in Florida, I recommend, A Better You Counseling & Wellness. They provide telehealth services throughout the State of Florida and accept several insurance plans. The website is ABetterYouSWFL.com for more information.
It has been over a year since you posted, I hope you were successful in finding someone for yourself. My company, CVS Minuteclinic, really got it that people were having such a hard time finding therapy, and created its own program around 2 years ago. It's rolling out state by state. We are in-network for Medicare, so there's just a small copay. All of us are licensed mental health professionals, and we see people both in person and via telehealth from anywhere in our states. People can self-schedule via our website. Go for it, if you haven't found someone already. Best wishes, Su Siegelman LCSW (in PA)
I have tried Talkspace and Better Help. They are both a tiny bit of help, but really a far cry from sitting down with an actual therapist.
I have also had Zoom meetings with a therapist online. Those were fine.
In my case, I have Medicare. Very few providers really want to engage with patients on that. So, my experiences were not all that good. But others might find some help that way.
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