What are some good places for group therapy in the Tucson area?
June 26, 2017 6:07 PM Subscribe
What are some places for group therapy in or around Tucson,AZ or places that can help me to find any? I am in my twenties so I guess groups for people around my age would be best but I don't really care much. I just thought I might as well try it since it seems to work better than individual therapy for my friend.
I am also a U of A student but don't know any resources on campus since I don't visit much.
I also think there are issues I can address that I shy away from if I have to worry if they are going to be recorded in my medical records. I am honest with my doctors but always feel like I am wasting their time and don't say much besides what's directly asked of me.
I have a good psychiatrist who also does psychotherapy, and I've done CBT and had many psychologists before, though out of at least 12 only 1 or 2 I found helpful at all and none more helpful than medication unfortunately. I receive ketamine infusions that aren't cheap and not covered by insurance because I have tried pretty much every antidepressant stocked in American pharmacies. I pay for my GP and my psych out of pocket because they are worth the extra money. I pay double for an hour of time with my psych for psychotherapy sessions and have one scheduled, but end up feeling like I should act happier than I am so as not to appear rude or antisocial.
My good friend has a pretty similar psychiatric history to me (major treatment resistant depression, GAD, ADHD-i). He recently had a bad episode and was set up with group therapy groups. However, he lives on the other side of the country and I don't know anyone to ask here besides my psychiatrist next time I see her.
I am also a U of A student but don't know any resources on campus since I don't visit much.
I also think there are issues I can address that I shy away from if I have to worry if they are going to be recorded in my medical records. I am honest with my doctors but always feel like I am wasting their time and don't say much besides what's directly asked of me.
I have a good psychiatrist who also does psychotherapy, and I've done CBT and had many psychologists before, though out of at least 12 only 1 or 2 I found helpful at all and none more helpful than medication unfortunately. I receive ketamine infusions that aren't cheap and not covered by insurance because I have tried pretty much every antidepressant stocked in American pharmacies. I pay for my GP and my psych out of pocket because they are worth the extra money. I pay double for an hour of time with my psych for psychotherapy sessions and have one scheduled, but end up feeling like I should act happier than I am so as not to appear rude or antisocial.
My good friend has a pretty similar psychiatric history to me (major treatment resistant depression, GAD, ADHD-i). He recently had a bad episode and was set up with group therapy groups. However, he lives on the other side of the country and I don't know anyone to ask here besides my psychiatrist next time I see her.
Response by poster: Thanks, I'll definitely do that. Does anyone have any experience/advice for group therapy? I am usually quiet and feel like my problems are not as important as other people. I can imagine sitting though a session (or 5) and not saying anything unless directly prompted.
posted by WhitenoisE at 7:46 PM on June 27, 2017
posted by WhitenoisE at 7:46 PM on June 27, 2017
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Otherwise, Psychology Today has listing for groups in Tuscon - if you don't get a personal recommendation that might be a place to start.
posted by metahawk at 9:20 PM on June 26, 2017 [1 favorite]