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tips for finding a provider

Finding a provider can be challenging, and there are a lot of factors that might complicate it for you. It's important to consider the following:

cost
- What is the cost of services? Does the provider offer a sliding fee scale?
- What is your insurance coverage? Will your parents be notified if insurance is used?
- Do you have the financial ability to pay? Are there other financial supports like microgrants you can access to help you cover the costs of care?
accessibility
- How far away is the provider? Do you have a way to get there?
- Does the provider offer in-person or telehealth options?
- Is the provider's location accessible for your physical needs?
safety and legality
- Are the services you need impacted by legal attacks (i.e. abortion care, gender affirming care, contraceptives)?
- Do you need parental consent to access the services you need?
- Is it safe for you to access the services you need?

How to vet a potential therapist

Finding the right therapist for you isn't always straightforward. It might take a few tries before you find someone who you connect with. Before you meet with a therapist, you can make a call or send an email asking some questions to help determine if this therapist might meet your needs.

Some questions to consider asking:

Do you have experience/expertise working with LGBTQ+ youth?
Do you have experience/expertise working with (other identity/experience important to you)?
What are your confidentiality limits? What will you tell my parents?
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
What can I expect to pay per session? Do you accept insurance or offer sliding scale pricing?
What licensure do you hold? (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D, PsyD, etc.)

Are you not clicking with your therapist? That's okay! Sometimes you need to try out a few different providers before you find the right one.

It also takes time to build a therapeutic relationship; you might not feel comfortable until you've met with your therapist a few times. If you continue to feel like disconnected or unsupported by your therapist, then it might be time to look for a new one.

Here are some other resources that can help you look for providers that suit your needs:

The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory - a free, searchable database of all kinds of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare providers knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people in the USA and Canada.
The OutList® - an international healthcare directory that helps LGBTQIA2S+ folks find LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming providers.
OutCare - a comprehensive directory of LGBTQ+ healthcare resources including primary care, mental health services, youth groups, shelters, support groups, STI testing, and more.
Psychology Today - a directory of mental health care providers where you can filter by categories such as provider gender, race, specialties, insurance accepted, and more.

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