[Ryz25]

Every time I search for a therapist, CBT is all I ever see. I've done CBT, and it isn't effective for me. And that's normal. There is no one size fits all approach to ANY health. Even kemo doesn't always work on cancer patients. There are a variety of antibiotics for different types of infections.

Sorry that I'm getting flustered, but I always feel the need to defend myself. People more often than not accuse me of not trying hard enough with CBT, and CBT is the solution. Excuse me, you don't get to decide what's best for me.

Anyway, is there any way to find a psychotherapist? I had a lot of success under that model. I can't find one anywhere.

[LonesomeTonight]

I'm also someone who hasn't had much success with CBT, so I understand. Have you tried looking on Psychology Today for one? (Click on the "Find a Therapist" at the top.) On there, you can search by modality. You'd want to look for someone who does psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, or humanistic, I think. Note that many T's may list CBT along with other methods, as most have some sort of training in it, but I'd look at their description and their website, if they have one, to get a sense of how they really practice.

Also, out of curiosity, are you only looking for T's who take insurance? If so, you'll be more limited. See if your insurance has out-of-network benefits (I get 60% back, though they will only do 60% of $130) and/or if the T lists a sliding scale (that's usually mentioned at the bottom of the Psychology Today page). My T, for example, doesn't take insurance, but he's told me that half of his clients don't pay his full fee (mine is somewhat reduced, though some pay much less than me). I'm under the impression that many T's structure things that way--that they assume all clients won't pay the full fee. So something to consider. Hope this helps!

[Ryz25]

Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

I'm also someone who hasn't had much success with CBT, so I understand. Have you tried looking on Psychology Today for one? (Click on the "Find a Therapist" at the top.) On there, you can search by modality. You'd want to look for someone who does psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, or humanistic, I think. Note that many T's may list CBT along with other methods, as most have some sort of training in it, but I'd look at their description and their website, if they have one, to get a sense of how they really practice.

Also, out of curiosity, are you only looking for T's who take insurance? If so, you'll be more limited. See if your insurance has out-of-network benefits (I get 60% back, though they will only do 60% of $130) and/or if the T lists a sliding scale (that's usually mentioned at the bottom of the Psychology Today page). My T, for example, doesn't take insurance, but he's told me that half of his clients don't pay his full fee (mine is somewhat reduced, though some pay much less than me). I'm under the impression that many T's structure things that way--that they assume all clients won't pay the full fee. So something to consider. Hope this helps!

I wish I could afford it out of pocket. I struggle paying my bills as it is. Without insurance, I'm SOL.

[LonesomeTonight]

Originally Posted by Ryz25

I wish I could afford it out of pocket. I struggle paying my bills as it is. Without insurance, I'm SOL.

Look for someone who offers sliding scale. Don't necessarily pay attention to their actual fee, if they offer that. And if you contact them, ask about that. My T (PhD psychologist) said he charged one of his clients only $5 a session for a few months when he was in a really bad spot, for example.

[Omers]

My CBT helped for a short time but is now getting in the way with new T. I looked at the therapist finder on various licensing groups (American Psychological Association, AAMFT...). Insurance companies really like CBT so it is harder to find a T who takes insurance or is sliding scale that uses different modalities.

[Salmon77]

I see a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who does take my insurance, so yes, there are some. Looking at Psychology Today listings is a good idea, the profiles usually will say whether the person does psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, etc. How have you been finding therapists so far?

[quietlylost]

A lot of therapists still do "supportive therapy" or traditional talk therapy. I'd suggest looking into mental health clinics in your area. Sometimes a quick Google Maps search can help identify those. A lot of providers are pressured into CBT because it's evidence-based and insurances require that. A lot of other times the provider says they do CBT but that's a way to lure in clients. If you want a specific type of treatment (i.e. talk therapy), it's best to be up front with your provider or when you call for an initial screening. Therapists know that not every treatment works for everybody, so they are trained to be flexible.

I personally hate CBT and work now with a therapist who does traditional supportive therapy. I find that more useful to me. I know there are lots of providers out there that can help. It may just talk some calling around, and also for you to be vocal and advocate for what works for you and what doesn't. Good luck!