Going about getting a therapist

[tub2c]

Just for some background, im an 18 yr old who just came back early from my first semester of college as i learned i have social anxiety (social anxiety + first time in a new place knowing nobody + covid is just a recipe for declining mental health). for these reasons i am now looking for a therapist but dont even know where to start. i love my parents to death but they arent the most supportive and easiest to tell serious issues to. i also attempted to do counseling through my college but my first appointment was a let down and the lady completely missed on my diagnosis. i will be trying my school’s counseling service again as it is readily available to me but where else do yall recommend i can go for support. (side note: i came back home from college hoping for some of my friends back here to be supportive but i am now suffering from just hoping ill get a text back)

[FearIsALiar]

Psychologytoday.com

[Elle_Luv]

Tips on looking for a therapist: 1) make sure they have experience with your mental health (so a therapist with experience in dealing with anxiety) 2) it helps to have a therapist as the same gender as you (less uncomfortable in vulnerable or gender specific topics) that’s really all i have to say, but choose your therapist wisely.

[Elle_Luv in reply to Elle_Luv]

Also I’m glad you’re looking for help!

[pink318]

Hi- Thank you for sharing, I hope you will find comfort here. Feel free to post anytime. We are here for you. Online support groups like this can help you to feel less lonely and learn how to cope from others.

Please keep us posted and let us know how the counselling goes. I hope you will get the help you need. God bless.