Finding a Therapist for Ongoing Support
While coping skills help manage distress in the moment, working with a therapist can address underlying causes over time.
What to look for
A therapist experienced with your specific concern, whether trauma, grief, or general distress tolerance, tends to be most effective.
Getting started
Online platforms like BetterHelp offer accessible entry points, while local directories can connect you with in-person options.
It's okay to try more than one
Finding the right therapeutic fit sometimes takes trying more than one therapist — this is a normal part of the process, not a failure.
Find a therapist for ongoing support
Address root causes beyond the immediate moment.
This content offers general coping skills and educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional crisis support or therapy. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or are in immediate danger, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call 911 right now.