I feel like I need counseling asap, but everyone is booked for months. What can I do?

[Anonymous]

I am moving out of the state in January, so having a first appointment by October would be kind of worthless.

[phil2]

do you have a close friend? Maybe just a talk with a friend would help you out. Or do you have a church? try a pastor. Try asking a friend where they go to get support and counseling. I couldn't see a counselor but I joined a support group for co-dependency. I wish you luck! also feel free to pm me if you like.

[Asker]

I've done more than unload on my friends and it's not fair to them to have to deal with all of my baggage. I'm agnostic, but I'd be open to talking to a pastor if I knew where to go. And the counselor my best friend sees is booked until January. Where did you find your support group?

[phil2]

I was referred to a counselor by a friend, the counselor was booked but his secretary referred me to the support group.

[Asker]

Followed you by the way :)

[mechp]

That depends on how much you really need it. If it is necessary than pull some strings to get yourself an appointment

[Asker]

I'd pull strings how?

[mechp]

I don't know don't you know some people who could help you with that? friends, family?

[Asker]

Uh... I kind of tried that with my friend's counselor, but bookings are bookings

[mechp]

True. its hard to get it done without knowing someone who knows the counselor directly.

[AustinMan]

Talk to your primary care physician and get them to make an emergent referral.