Just check out credentials, just like you should with anyone. I do know of at least one agency that provides e-counseling on a donation basis and will work with people at no cost if needed. It is a Christian counseling service, supported by donations from churches, and not subject to licensing requirements due to where they are located. They might be helpful - and I do understand that the therapists have degrees and belong to professional associations. They just don't have to have licenses where they are based.

There are others that use a sliding scale so that you pay what you afford. It's really unfortunate that scammers have picked up on this market, but they are everywhere so we always have to be careful. I'd like to hear how it works out when the therapist writes you back.

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