Breaking Down the Barriers: Finding a Therapist That Fits Your Needs

The biggest step you can take in finding a therapist is to first work on knowing that you are deserving of love and growth. With the right conditions, every human brain is capable of healing and you have the power to create those conditions.

• Therapy Den is a mental health directory and resource made with love. Their mission is to make finding the right therapist or counselor as painless as possible.
  https://www.therapyden.com

• Psychology Today is a standard directory of psychotherapists that many therapists utilize to advertise their practices, introduce themselves to the community, and also indicate their current availability. You can sort listings by the insurance accepted, fees, models of psychotherapy, and more.
  https://www.psychologytoday.com

• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need.
  https://openpathcollective.org

• EMDRIA has a fabulous directory for finding a clinician who is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, which is considered a first line treatment for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
  https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist

• Inclusive Therapists celebrates diverse identities and offers an easier way to find therapists who understand and support marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and those with disabilities. They prioritize the needs of these communities and advocate for mental health liberation through education and activism.
  https://www.inclusivetherapists.com

• Latinx Therapy is a website where people can find therapists who understand and support Latinx individuals. It helps connect Latinx individuals with culturally responsive therapists who can provide mental health support tailored to their experiences.
  https://latinxtherapy.com

• The South Asian Therapists Directory is a website where people can find therapists who understand South Asian culture. It helps users find therapists who can provide mental health support tailored to their cultural background. https://southasiantherapists.org

• International Therapist Directory is a website where people can find therapists from around the world. It helps users search for and connect with therapists who match their needs and preferences.
  https://internationaltherapistdirectory.com

I will be expanding this article, but here is a post for now.