Starting therapy

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Registered: 01-24-2007
Starting therapy
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Wed, 01-31-2007 - 12:25pm

I haven't called the therapist that my dr. gave me. I don't know what to say. What do I ask, what do I say when I call? Does insurance cover therapy? How do I get started? Please anyone that can offer advice....thanx

Mandi

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Wed, 01-31-2007 - 3:57pm

You could call your insurance carrier to see what they cover. The therapist may also be able to tell you what your insurance covers. I would look into that first, before you go into meet him or her in person. If they are not covered by your insurance I would try to find a therapist who is.

When you call to make the appt just tell the therapist you were referred by your doctor. He or she will ask why your doctor referred you, and they will take it from there. Let them know about any physical symptoms you are experiencing and any medications you are taking. Some therapists will talk to you on the phone at some length before meeting with you, others will wait to see you in person.

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Wed, 01-31-2007 - 6:34pm

Hi Mandi, when I called my therapist, he did all the talking, checked into my insurance, etc..

Sheri Ann

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Thu, 02-01-2007 - 12:00am

Here's a link with some ideas. HTH jan


http://health.ivillage.com/mentalhealth/0,,6gjr,00.html

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Registered: 01-24-2007
Fri, 02-02-2007 - 9:22am

Thank you for the advice...I am just a little anxious/nervous abt actually talking with someone, but I am ready. Much thanx!

Mandi

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Registered: 01-24-2007
Fri, 02-02-2007 - 9:43am

Thanx soooo much...I just don't want to call not knowing what to expect. Everyones' advice really helped. I will be calling first thing Monday morning. Everyone here is so supportive and it's just awesome!

Mandi

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Fri, 02-02-2007 - 8:46pm
It's totally understandable to be nervous about it. I don't know if anyone really looks forward to going to a therapist - at least not in the beginning. Good luck!