How much does therapy cost?

[TrueImpossibility]

Or at least like a ballpark range. I don't have insurance and I'm a poor college student. I want to start seeing a psychotherapist as I believe that I have dysthymia (a mild constant depression) that I've been able to deal with up until recently. But I also want to find a good therapist and preferably a Christian one. How do I go about finding a good one too?

 

[getncloser]

the spectrum of costs varies about as much as the spectrum of colors in a rainbow. may i suggest you try your church or a church. if the church does not offer counseling someone maybe able to steer you towards a christian therapist. hope this helps.

 

[jsimms615]

Or at least like a ballpark range. I don't have insurance and I'm a poor college student. I want to start seeing a psychotherapist as I believe that I have dysthymia (a mild constant depression) that I've been able to deal with up until recently. But I also want to find a good therapist and preferably a Christian one. How do I go about finding a good one too?

Some christian counseling programs have a sliding scale of payments based on your income level. Particularly if the counseling program is non-profit or church related they would probably work with you. It could range from $45 to $90 per visit, but possibly less depending on your income level.
Some businesses also offer an employee assistance program which includes free counseling. I know the hospital I work for does that and they have contracts with 30 other companies.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

Have you looked into whether or not your school has counseling services? My school has counseling services that are free for students.

 

[Bianca01]

Or at least like a ballpark range. I don't have insurance and I'm a poor college student. I want to start seeing a psychotherapist as I believe that I have dysthymia (a mild constant depression) that I've been able to deal with up until recently. But I also want to find a good therapist and preferably a Christian one. How do I go about finding a good one too?

Hi TrueImpossibility,

It is a good idea to look in your local phone book yellow pages under counselors and therapists or Google "Christian counselors and therapists" for your city, state. Some should be Christian or have a group name that sounds like a Christian counseling group (for example, "Cornerstone" or "Faith". Then call and ask. Ask if they are Christian and if they have a sliding fee scale. A sliding fee scale will take your income and base the counseling fee upon that.

Take care.

 

[TrueImpossibility]

Thanks everyone. The pastor at the church I had been going to doesn't believe in depression, he's one of those people who would just tell you to snap out of it or something. But starting at a church is a good idea, I am looking for another church, hopefully I'll be able to find one that offers more help.

The school does have counseling but it's not free and there's a very long waiting list. I also know quite a few people in the psychology department so it would be kinda weird going over there for counseling.

I think I'll start looking around in phone books etc to get an idea of what is out there at least.