In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, talk about how to find a good therapist—even if you don't have insurance.

They break down the steps, starting with figuring out how you’re going to pay and whether you’re using insurance. If you're not, don’t panic—there are still affordable options like sliding scale therapists and training clinics.

Bijan shares insights from his recent trip to the APA (American Psychiatric Association) conference, including what he learned about mental health and social media. They also get real about how just starting the search is often the hardest part.

They discuss:

Also, Bijan has a great furrowed brow. That’s not helpful for finding a therapist, but it is true.

Resources Mentioned: 

https://psychologytoday.com/

https://zencare.co

https://www.zocdoc.com/

https://www.therapyden.com/

https://therapymatcher.org/

https://openpathcollective.org/

https://www.focusmate.com/

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Art by Zoe Zakson

Music by Raul Garcia

Edited by Katie Hettenbach

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