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Learning Disabilities (Expert Forum)
What if I can't afford a psychotherapist, psychologist etc?
Answered by
Rebecca Resnik, PsyD - Parenting Instruction, Developmental Disabilities, Psychological Assessment
MindWell Clinical Psychology
Chantilly - VA
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What if I can't afford a psychotherapist, psychologist etc?
by ocdta, Aug 21, 2008 08:38PM
What if I can't afford a psychotherapist, psychologist etc? Thanks for your response but here in Canada those professionals that you recommended me to see charge $120 per session and I can't afford that.
Doctor's Answer
by Rebecca Resnik, PsyD, Aug 23, 2008 08:29PM
, Aug 23, 2008 08:29PMTo: ocdta
Hello,
many therapists use a 'sliding scale' for billing, particularly at training centers or community mental health centers. Ask your physician or you insurance company for a referral to an affordable treatment center.
Best Wishes
Rebecca Resnik
many therapists use a 'sliding scale' for billing, particularly at training centers or community mental health centers. Ask your physician or you insurance company for a referral to an affordable treatment center.
Best Wishes
Rebecca Resnik
Member Comments (2)
by jdtm, Oct 01, 2008 09:52AM
To: ocdta
I am also from Canada. We have universal health care - health care available to all who require it. You need to go to your family doctor and have him/her refer you to a mental health specialist. I'm wondering - are you a Canadian citizen with a valid health card? If not, I'm not sure of the procedure.
by Fergie420, Apr 22, 2009 06:47AM
A related discussion, Canada's Health Care System (Medicare) was started.
