Looking for a doctor for myself and don’t know where to start or what kind. I’m struggling with he fact that my mother has declined so quickly, I’ve placed her into a skilled nursing, my brother is not very involved and my father can’t make clear decisions for her care. I’m sad, scared and so disappointed in my father. I am a mother of 2 children and also managing my father, mother and all their problem together and individually. Not fun being the “sandwich generation”
I feel like I need therapy for myself to cope with grief, anger, anxiety before I loose my cool with my dad and ruin my relationship with him. Do I need a physchiatrist, phycologist, counselor- just want to research the right person to help me walk through this journey.
Before you jump into therapy, find out if a mild dose of an antidepressant would help you as you navigate all these relationships.
I would talk to your doctor, and find out what's available. Some mental health providers offer a "sliding scale" pay structure for their clients, based on income and what they can pay for services, ok to ask about that too. I used a non-profit clinic and the therapist was absolutly the best person I ever had the pleasure of being treated by. Therapy is great, I have learned so much from it. Also, if you don't like your therapist, or just don't think they're a good fit-this is expected in their range of practice. Totaly ok to say so. I have. Like, not every shoe that I try on feels good (darn!), but a good pair is great! Annnddd another thing-there were therapy days when I just did not want to go, talk any of it-nope-I just knew that would be a tough day therapy wise-but made myself go and never regretted doing that-'cause there was more stuff (of course) that I had to vent about and bottling it all up-ain't a good thing for me.
Good for you to seek help, and I hope the best for you!
Check with your insurance company for coverage.
Psychology Today maintains a list of mental health professionals that is searchable by area.