assistance from LBGT sisters and brothers

[ropi]

do any of you know of a comprehensive list of decent therapists that can be found on the web? i've tried searching, but there is no resource that i can find. perhaps i am overlooking it.

it's even hard to write to ask this, but i need to talk to someone. what's even worse is that i am in the midwest and anything that i can find locally is all CONVERSION therapy.

i don't need that!

if you want to reply in personal box or here- that is fine.

thanks,

ropi

[LostinVA]

1. Psychology Today has an online directory

And, they list gay friendly ones.

Also, email/call your local Unitarian Church for recs, and see if your area has a GLBY Yellow Pages.

[SacredCow]

3. Beat me to it....

but here's a link:
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_search.php

I hope you find someone suitable in short order!

:hug:

[BR_Parkway]

2. A PFLAG chapter? Any colleges around that have LGBT resources?

[Duncan Grant]

4. The American Psychological Association (APA) may be helpful.

The APA help line:
http://locator.apa.org/

Here's a San Francisco Bay Area organization that may be able to help you with a referral to someone in the midwest:
http://www.gaylesta.org/

Will this help get you started? :hi:

[LostinVA]

5. Call here NOW -- you sound very upset

Unitarian Universalist Church
333 Meridian Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
Phone: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Web page: http://uulafayette.org

Newsletter Deadline 15th of each month.
Send items to: [e-mail]
Or put in Newsletter mailbox at church

Interim Minister: Rev. Marlene Walker
Email: [e-mail]
Office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday and by appointment.

Administrative Assistant: Karin Bergman
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9am-5pm, Wednesday 8:30am-11:30am

Webspinner: Eric Thiel: [e-mail]





They are a Welcoming Congregation, which means Gay Friendly, and Gay affirming. Call. Now.

[ropi]

6. thanks..

it seems that everything within the closest range is over 60 miles away. it's daunting to be locationally challenged.

for those who are in the field, is a LCSW better than a PhD or MD? i ask this because i went through my first 4 years of PhD work and one issue that I have is that I don't know if I should seek out a PhD specialist or not.

Nah, closest pflag chapter is over 60 miles away.

[LostinVA]

7. Call teh Unitarian Church I posted above

I take it West Lafayette is next to Lafatyette.



LCSWs have to hold to a national standard.

[Midlodemocrat]

8. No, LCSW not better, not as educated.

PhD (I am one) and MD are two very different things. You might consider seeking out an MD to see if you need some pharmaceutical assistance.

If you PM me your location, I will find you a psychiatrist in your area.

[Critters2]

9. See if Purdue has a counseling center, and if non-students are

allowed to use it. Some universities allow you to go to their counseling centers for a fee.

[LostinVA]

10. UVA's does that

You get, I think, three free sessions, then they are about half the price of the local going rate.

[Fovea]

11. Does your local city have

a GBLT weekly?

Depending on where you are, you may find listings in the classifieds that will be close to you.

[ropi]

12. No. I live in a small town (1500) people

Civilization is 50 miles or so in each direction.

[Critters2]

13. This glbt center is at Purdue...

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~triangle/

[ropi]

14. Purdue's centre only offers help to students.

I'll call for a referral.

[Critters2]

15. I hope they'll be able to put you in touch with someone.

If anyone would know, they would. Good luck!!

[queerart]

16. I Send You Warm Hugs My Friend.......

As someone was that "born, and raised" in the Midwest.....



I can only image your angst....



I Wish You All Good Things......

[foxfeet]

17. Midlodemocrat's post above notwithstanding,

there are many excellent therapists who hold the LCSW (or LICSW) credential. The credential is a minimum standard for practice and includes both academic and supervised practice requirements. Unfortunately, the terminology varies from state to state--LICSW is for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I assume Indiana has some similar credential. Some L(I)CSWs do have doctorates, either Ph.D. or DSW (Doctor of Social Work). The minimum requirement is a Master's degree, usually MSW.

BTW, I went to Purdue and am familiar with the area. You can also contact Wabash Valley Hospital at: http://www.wvhmhc.org/index.html.
They're accredited and would therefore not go pushing "reparative therapy" on you. They have practitioners from all the mental health disciplines and, if necessary, could prescribe medication.


Hope this is helpful. Drop me a PM if you're so inclined and let me know how you're doing.

[ropi]

18. Thank you!

To all of you, thank you so much.

I was able to call Purdue and get a referral, which has helped immensely. While they don't help anyone who is a student they were more than willing and understanding to assist with aiding me and giving me a fair number of local counselors who are LGBT affirming.

I feel a lot better now knowing this and I even feel a sense of peace after having spoken to the Centre.

To those who posted- I appreciate the kindness and care. For those who sent me personal messages, I thank you and appreciate it as well. <3

[Critters2]

19. I'm so glad! I was just sure there'd be help available in a university community.

You sound so much better in this post than in the OP. It's especially good to hear you say you feel a sense of peace. I hope you find a counselor, and any other support you need. :hug: