being referred depends on the persons insurance. I have state assistance which means that medical card won't cover anything with out referals being done first.

otherwise any one can open a phone book to psychiatrists and psychologists, therapists and go see them.

As for working on your anxiety there are many books out there you can do on your own One such book is called Mind over Mood. Its for both depression and anxiety. Theres lots of workbooks out there. and if I remember right I think I listed some in my thread in the dissociation forum called - resources. That has alot of books that cover PTSD, Depression and anxiety, relaxation... lots of topics there. Good luck. take care