How to Find Mental Health Care

Step-by-step guide to finding Medicaid-accepting therapists near you. Includes community mental health centers, FQHCs, and how to check your state's Medicaid provider list.

Resources and directories specifically for finding Black therapists, culturally affirming providers, and BIPOC mental health specialists near you.

How to find a real licensed therapist online — not a subscription app. Includes how to verify credentials, use insurance, and what questions to ask.

Complete guide to free and low-cost mental health therapy options — community mental health, training clinics, Open Path, EAPs, university programs, and more.

How to find a psychiatrist for ADHD: what to look for, how evaluations work, questions to ask about medication, and where to search for verified prescribers near you.

How to find a therapist for anxiety: which credentials and approaches (CBT, exposure therapy) to look for, questions to ask, and how to search verified providers.

How to afford therapy: sliding scale fees, insurance and Medicaid, EAPs, community mental health centers, training clinics, and other ways to get care on a budget.