Hi Ecrivain,

I've been thinking more about your situation. I'm sorry I misread your initial post - I thought you said you were on SSDI/SSI - and I'm sorry I misunderstood that. In terms of not having Medicare, that may be a problem in other ways, but it may not help so much in this regard. At least in my experience, it is almost impossible to find therapists who accept Medicare. I've always had to pay myself, which is unfortunate.

I did have another thought, though. Do you have a crisis line in your area? If you try calling them, even if you're not in danger of hurting yourself, you might be able to ask them for referrals. They often are a good source of referrals for low-cost counseling, too. They might know of more resources in your area if you're willing to make that call. If you have phone lines like the Befrienders, Contact, or Samaritans, that would be another resource, and they, too, could have referrals. Catholic Charities may have resources to suggest if they are in your area, and I don't believe you need to be a Catholic to contact them. Sometimes they offer free or low-cost counseling (I've heard this from a counselor who works for them) for as little as $2 per session for people who are on very low incomes. It could be worth exploring if this is offered where you live.

You could also try support groups. I know it's not the same as seeing a counselor one-on-one, but there are many support groups which are free, and others which are low-cost. There are many support groups online which can be a great help, also, specifically oriented to the issues you have. That is a free resource. It might take some exploring to find the right group for you, but it can help, both while you're trying to find a counselor, and beyond.

I hope you'll find a counselor soon, and the support you're seeking. My thoughts are with you.

Take care,
ErinBear