Third week of therapy. My psychiatrist has let me talk for 2 hours so far and not offered anything much in the way of a response to anything I say. I feel like I am spending a lot of effort and money to talk to a blank wall. Is this normal or should I be seeking a different therapist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 29 answers

I need a prescription for meds for depression in central/western Florida. And therapy, if that's possible, but it's mostly for the meds. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2009 - 2 answers

My mom has always had high anxiety, been prone to fear and pessimism, and has tended to focus on her fears in a very repetitive, verbal way that is often tiring to those around her. Her situation has worsened recently for several reasons. I want to help her find help. This question is both about therapy in general and for recommendations in San Diego in particular. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 9 answers

I found an article where researchers experimented with online self-managed coginitive-behavioral therapy (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566048). Does such a system exist online?
posted by Josh Coe on Oct 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Please recommend a therapist in Portland, Oregon. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm trying to "detach with love" and get therapy. He's stuck and resistant. What next? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm a male in my early twenties who has washed out of college and is looking for a mental health professional of some sort in Northern Virginia. Issues I feel are likely to come up are my (long-ago diagnosed) attention deficit disorder, depression, and some form of OCD - I have a deep and (likely irrational) fear of psychosis and other impairments of cognition. I am deeply wary of psychiatric drugs, and want to work with someone who shares my attitude toward them, but would recommend them as a last resort. So what I'm after is some sort of talk therapy, preferably with a medical doctor (as oppose to "just" a PhD). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 11 answers

I can't do therapy. There must be other people who can't do therapy. What do these people do, when they get together, to fix their problems? What DIY, collaborative options are on the table, and how do I find them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 31 answers

Are there really no side effects to cognitive-behavioral therapy? Has anybody had a bad outcome or weird experience? [more inside]
posted by pauldonato on Jul 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Any recommendations for free or low-cost therapy in New York City? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me determine how best to go out seeking therapy so I can improve my life. For example, what type of therapist should I get (psychologist? life coach? psychiatrist? other?) and how should I approach it to get maximum benefit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Does anyone have experience with therapy via video chat? A friend is living in a foreign non-English speaking country and seems to be suffering from crippling depression and anxiety. [more inside]
posted by hamsterdam on Apr 8, 2009 - 5 answers

What are my options when I have decided that I want to receive cognitive behavioral therapy, but I live in a non English speaking country with few mental health resources in general? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Treatment-resistant depression: When and how did you decide it was time to try the heavy-duty stuff? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Need a therapist who specializes in anxiety and CBT in the St. Louis / West St. Louis County area. [more inside]
posted by Locative on Jan 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Your recommendations for an inexpensive counselor/therapist in the Palo Alto-Menlo Park area? [more inside]
posted by finnb on Jan 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me design a multi-pronged approach to dealing with longstanding depression/grief/craziness. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me come up with a (very tactful) way to entreat my boyfriend to seek treatment for depression/anxiety. (long background story) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

What is therapy like? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 - 21 answers

Depression-filter: Was I depressed, should I seek therapy now and can it happen again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2008 - 17 answers

Looking for both success stories and non-success stories from people who have been in therapy—especially if you were skeptical about therapy beforehand. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2008 - 21 answers

Help me to help my girlfriend find a therapist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

My friend's boyfriend sucks. She knows that, but she doesn't seem to realize how serious it is. Please help me help her. [more inside]
posted by neblina_matinal on Jul 9, 2008 - 44 answers

TraumaFilter: what worked for you in overcoming PTSD, anxiety, depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 23, 2008 - 23 answers

Finding a therapist: I'm sure I can find one. But how do I know whether the therapist I choose is any good? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2008 - 9 answers

I need a recommendation for either a psychiatrist or psychologist in NYC. Help my brain! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 5 answers

In a few weeks I'm going in for a physical. I would also like to take this opportunity to talk to my GP about anxiety, mood and other mental health issues, with the goal of getting a referral to a psychiatrist for further evaluation. I'm unsure how best to proceed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 - 20 answers

Can you recommend a good, lesbian-friendly therapist/psychologist/whatever in Kentucky? [more inside]
posted by reese on Feb 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Do I have anxiety? [more inside]
posted by Schuby on Feb 18, 2008 - 21 answers

FatFilter: Help a morbidly obese woman find a compatible psychologist or therapist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I get a prescription for an antidepressant from a GP or (preferably) a walk-in clinic, and how long would the prescription last? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 29, 2007 - 17 answers

Recommendations or help with finding low cost therapy in the Philadelphia area for anxiety and depression. Any particular schools, agencies or companies that you know of or have used would be great.
posted by antisocialiting on Dec 26, 2007 - 2 answers

Is there any place in Chicago to go for free, extremely cheap, or sliding-scale-rate therapy/counseling? [more inside]
posted by white light on Dec 21, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm a 17 year-old trying to find a therapist for help in my life. If anyone has any information that would be helpful, please give me some advice. I've been recommended by many friends and teachers to get help, but as a minor, I have no idea about how to go through this process. Please help. [more inside]
posted by RKaushik on Dec 6, 2007 - 15 answers

I know I need therapy, and I intend to get it as soon as my health insurance comes through in a few weeks. I'm under a lot of strain from a pending divorce and various related financial issues. I'm not just depressed, but I have the attention span of a gnat and I get caught in horrible, tormenting chains of obsessive thoughts. This is really crippling my ability to work and bill my customers, leading to more financial stress, leading to more emotional stress, etc. What solid things can I do in the short term to focus, work and get things done without pacing, obsessing and crying a lot? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2007 - 24 answers

Help me help my boyfriend. My boyfriend is caring, supportive and great in all the ways that matter, but I think he's depressed, and it's gotten past the point where he's willing to talk about it. He's said several times that he feels there's no way out, and while he's had brief spells of depression in the past and has been able to pull himself out of them, I'm worried that this time it's too deep for him to do it alone. [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Aug 4, 2007 - 15 answers

Do I need a psychiatrist as well as a psychologist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2007 - 11 answers

I think I need to get back into therapy, but I also think that therapy doesn't work. [more inside]
posted by timory on Jun 28, 2007 - 26 answers

what should i take to a psychiatrist? i'm 33, have recently separated from work, never had a relationship and am seeing him for depression. i've had four sessions, and he's asking me to bring in things so he gets a better idea of who i am. i didn't think to ask what (i will) but i figure creative things eg: my folio with paintings/drawings/artwork is a start. what would you recommend?
posted by anonymous on Jun 23, 2007 - 14 answers

Life after therapy: I've been fighting depression and anxiety issues most of my life, and I'm just now truly seeking help with it. Should I be worried about who I will become? [more inside]
posted by MysticMCJ on May 30, 2007 - 22 answers

Is there a way to get life insurance without the underwriter seeing the complete records of my two-plus years in therapy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 21, 2007 - 7 answers

I've finally acknowledged that I'm pretty seriously depressed. I don't have insurance and live in San Francisco. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by mostlymartha on Jan 29, 2007 - 12 answers

How can I best work on my depression & anxiety on my own if I choose to stop seeing my therapist? Is this a really bad idea? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Dec 13, 2006 - 20 answers

I think I need to see a therapist (psychological) and I live in San Francisco. I have a history of depression, however, I have never had a therapist here in US. I would like a recommendation on a good therapist in SF as well as what to expect in terms of cost (I have a medical insurance) [more inside]
posted by grafholic on Dec 6, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm having difficulties choosing a (telephone) therapist starting from a long list. Partly practical, partly mental... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 4, 2006 - 3 answers

Any advice -- from experience please -- for breaking a friend's cycle of depression, hospitalization, and attempted suicide? [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Nov 29, 2006 - 8 answers

How do I stop being an over-achiever? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2006 - 19 answers

Depressed and broke in Toronto ... is there such a thing as therapy covered by OHIP? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2006 - 8 answers

I've started to write this question a dozen times in the last year, but I always stopped before clicking the submit button because I'm afraid that the answer is that there is no answer. So, here goes nothing: How do I get therapy (or improve my situation) without money, friends, transportation, or any other useful resources? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2006 - 31 answers

Maybe I have a couple problems. The first one probably stems from the second. Insurance won't cover therapy or medication. Is there any place in Baltimore, MD that offers free or very low-cost assistance? Thank you.
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2006 - 9 answers