Additional Resources
You may find the below resources to be helpful for you. You can contact the below resources to learn about what they may offer you.
General Mental Health Directories
These platforms allow users to search for licensed therapists in their area:
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Psychology Today Therapist Finder
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Allows users to filter by state, insurance, specialty, and therapy modality. -
TherapyDen
https://www.therapyden.com
A progressive directory that includes therapists specializing in diverse and inclusive care. -
GoodTherapy
https://www.goodtherapy.org
Focuses on therapists who adhere to ethical, collaborative approaches to care.
24/7 Crisis & Immediate Support
These are essential for anyone in crisis or needing urgent support:
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org
Free, confidential support for people in distress. -
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741
24/7 support from trained crisis counselors. -
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
https://findtreatment.gov
Find affordable mental health and substance use treatment in your area.
Online Therapy Services
These platforms offer therapy virtually and often have providers licensed across multiple states:
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BetterHelp – https://www.betterhelp.com
Individual therapy with licensed professionals via text, phone, or video. -
Talkspace – https://www.talkspace.com
Offers therapy, psychiatry, and couples counseling with licensed clinicians. -
Open Path Collective – https://openpathcollective.org
Affordable sessions for individuals and families; ideal for those without insurance.
State-Specific Mental Health Resources
For users in non-PSYPACT states, consider recommending their state’s mental health department or board of psychology, for example:
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Search “[State] Department of Mental Health” or “[State] Behavioral Health Services”
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Example for California: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov