Well, that doesn't sound so good.

Have you ever checked into while there are any private practices that give reduced rates? My therapist waived his entire profit for me for years although I still had to pay the agency fee. He told me when he was in private practice on his own he would charge as little as $5/appointment if someone was really in need. I don't know how you find such a place but just going to psychology today's list and calling and asking about sliding scale you might find someone who surprises you. Around here I bet there are people who do that because our community mental health
covers 6 counties and has to be stretched incredibly thin. I think faith based places are more likely to have these low rates but if that's not your thing you can just tell them up front and see what they say.

I'm pretty sure you've said no, but are there any other therapist options where you are or at the other clinic?

I'm sorry it is so hard. I ran into some really ridiculous therapists in grad school and they frustrated me away from therapy for several years. But when I went back I had a woman who was pretty good, just not experienced with bipolar and then she left and I moved on to the therapist I've seen for 14 years now. So getting over my frustration did pay off eventually. I hope it does for you