If possible, choose a psychologist of your own and pay for it out of your own pocket so you don't have to put up with insurance companies to make mental health decisions.

Call around and talk to some. See what they have to offer you. There are many kinds of therapies out there.

I had never even heard of guided imagery before I chose my current therapist. Mostly, I just wanted a psychologist because I'd had other professionals that I felt didn't help. I wanted a particular type of therapy (psychodynamic) and someone with experience treating depression and anxiety. So I called with those things in mind and found the woman I go to now. She does guided imagery and it is a very relaxing, calming, and enjoyable experience.

This weeks session was today. I arrived after a horrible week; I felt less than cooperative (but I am committed to going even when I don't feel like it. In fact, that is the time I need it most). I came away after the session feeling like a heavy weight had been lifted from me. I felt calm, relaxed, hopeful.

I hope you will consider calling and 'interviewing' some psychologists to see if you can find someone to help; it sure isn't any fun being distraught and wired so much of the time. You deserve to feel better!

ECHOES