Psychiatrist practicing talk therapy

September 28, 2013 11:51 PM

Hi! I recently moved to Bellevue, WA. I am in need of a psychiatrist who also practice talk therapy. If anyone knows of any such doctors, please share... Thank you! :)
posted by jchaw to Health & Fitness (1 answer total)

Can you clarify whether there's a reason that you wish specifically to get talk therapy from a psychiatrist? For financial reasons, most psychiatrists either don't practice talk therapy or practice it at shockingly expensive rates (like, $300 for 45 minutes wouldn't be unusual). Most people see a psychiatrist for medication and a second provider, such as a psychologist, social worker, or other therapist, for talk therapy. If you specifically don't want that, it would be helpful to say so (and perhaps tell us why) so that your answers don't constantly try to steer you in that much more common direction.
posted by decathecting at 8:07 AM on September 29, 2013 [1 favorite]