I have a friend who lives in Bolingbrook, IL (Will County). She has a car. She's looking for a mental health care professional. There are complications. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Jul 26, 2012 - 3 answers

DCfilter/Therapyfilter: I'm looking for a therapist in the Washington, DC area that takes United Healthcare. I also need some general advice on starting therapy-- I haven't done it in several years and my previous experience with it wasn't great. I'm being treated with medications for depression. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2010 - 3 answers

I don't have health insurance right now, but I do get an allowance through work to go toward a private, individual plan. I haven't purchased a plan quite yet, and I'm wondering if seeing a therapist now might cause problems for me later. I also don't understand how pre-existing conditions are defined when it comes to mental health issues. (I live in Washington state.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 5, 2010 - 6 answers

I'm thinking of dismissing my therapist over some billing issues, but would like some perspective from other people. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 32 answers

What's the real story with using health insurance for mental health services, related privacy issues, and how it affects one's ability to get insurance coverage in the future? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 26, 2006 - 13 answers