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Adding to those challenges is the fact that therapy is extremely cost-prohibitive for most people.
The average therapy session can cost $200 or more.
But as stated,therapy can be an effective treatmentfor mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
It can help you better navigate relationship and career challenges, too.
As such, it shouldnt be avoided if its something youre feeling called to do!
licensed therapist and founder of theTherapy For Women Center
you could opt in to phone ortext-based therapyinstead.
From there, she suggests narrowing down your search results to two or three therapists.
Many therapists offer the first session free so that both parties can assess whether its a good fit.
And then there are non-solo therapeutic opportunities such as couples counseling and group therapy, too.
But with many providers opting out of insurance partnerships altogether, this benefit often doesnt mean much.
Still, you shouldnt immediately be deterred by the prices listed on a practitioners website.
Digital therapy also tends to be (but isnt always!)
Many universities and state departments also offer free therapy sessions, according to Black Girls Breathings founderJasmine Marie.
This isnt, however, license to run for the hills.
licensed therapist and founder of theTherapy For Women Center
In fact, therapy hangovers are a good sign, says psychotherapistJennifer Silvershein, LCSW.
If therapy feels exhausting, it means youre making authentic change, she says.
In fact, she explains, professionals are trained to endure discomfortso they can handle rejection.
(But try not to quit due to #6 above!)
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