Patricia and Nicole are off this week so here is an encore of an earlier episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice on finding a therapist. We cover what therapy is, why someone might seek it out, and the very real barriers — including cost, privilege, cultural stigma, and systemic biases — that make accessing mental health care difficult for many people. We walk through practical steps for finding a therapist and point listeners to further EEDA resources with additional directories, templates, and tips.

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