Hello. I am reaching out because I do not know where to start. My 16 year old daugher came to me last night asking if it would be ok to see a Therapist. I asked her for what reason... she looked at me and told me she's been having thoughts of hurting herself. I was stunned. I automatically asked if she was ok. What was wrong. Was anyone bothering her at school? Was she upset because we sometimes don't have money for things, etc... She said no nothing like that. She couldn't give me a specific reason but I told her yes, I will find someone she could talk to. I asked her if she was willing to open up and be honest with whatever the therapist would ask. She said yes.

We are an open family. We eat dinner together, watch tv together. She is boy band crazy, loves Pinterest, listening to music and being on her computer, and has a man crush on Tom Hiddleston. She does not have the best grades (but neither did I), she loves art - in fact, I noticed that she has been drawing on her wrists, inner arms and hands alot lately. When she was asking to see a Therapist, she showed me that she removed all marks and showed me that she hasn't done anything to herself; I am beside myself with worry for my child. I don't know where to go. I have been unemployed for almost a year now, however, I will be starting a new job in less than 2 weeks. I will have great insurance then but I need to know how to handle things in the meantime.

I would be most grateful for comments or suggestions. Thank you.