I spoke with my T about the hesitations I have about an IOP (cost, distance). He is still for the idea of an IOP, but said as an alternative I could see another T he knows who does intensive exposure therapy and is very qualified/multiple accreditations and awards.

This T is only 2 hours away. He is willing to see me 3-4 times a week for 2-3 hours a day to do exposures (which is what my T feels I need). The treatment plan would be for 4-5 weeks. Again, though, money is a factor. This T is out-of-network and charges $500 per hour. The cost would start at $12,000. As usual, the cost is an issue. I'd still need to take out a loan.

I was wondering how possible it is to find another T who would do intensive exposure work with me (several hours a day, several times a week). Maye someone in my insurance or someone who charges less per hour. Is this type of therapy rare? Has anyone had this type of therapy one-on-one with a T?

My T doesn't know of anyone else and doesn't have time in his schedule to do this kind of intensive work with me.