Looking into therapy and the co-pays are killing me. $50 per session, they want weekly appointments at minimum. That's $200/month out of pocket and we're not swimming in extra cash. Does anyone have recommendations for sliding scale places in the Denver area? Or is there an app that's actually worth it? I've heard of Talkspace or whatever but skeptical it's the same as real therapy.
Yeah the copay thing is brutal. Have you looked into whether your employer has an EAP program? Mine covers like 3-4 free sessions before you hit the copay situation. Might be worth asking HR about.
Not to be that guy but the investment pays off. I was avoiding therapy for the same reason then realized how much I was spending on other stuff that didn't help half as much. Still expensive though, I get it.
The copay sucks but weekly is pretty standard when you're starting. Most therapists will eventually move you to every other week or monthly maintenance once you're doing better. Hang in there.
Have you checked if there are community mental health clinics near you? They usually do sliding scale based on income. It's not fancy but helps a lot of us get care we actually need.
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I feel this in my soul. $50 a week adds up fast. Some therapists do sliding scale if you ask about it directly, especially if money is tight. Also some offer every other week instead of weekly which at least cuts the cost in half.