I think I mentioned here that my therapist of 4.5 years is ending her practice next month. That really saddened me, but I finally started contacting prospective new ones. I've contacted four so far and only one therapist called me back and seemed interested in having me as a client. She sounded very nice, but unfortunately of the four she's the only one that does NOT take my insurance. She doesn't take any insurance. Why does it have to be like that?

I think therapists that don't take insurance tend to be more client-driven, though my current and soon to be former therapist took my insurance and was very nice and responsive. Another difference is that the out-of-network therapist that DID call me back was one my current therapist recommended. I even mentioned that when I contacted her. I guess having a name to drop as a "referral" might also help. Too bad neither my psychiatrist nor current therapist recognized any of the therapist names on my insurance list.