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Becolette t1_j6j9qvr wrote

I had an amazing therapist based out of the Portland area while I'm down in York County. She offered walking therapy if I wanted to meet somewhere in the middle, but I opted for virtual and it was honestly better for me than in person ever was. We always had cameras on to read body language and feel more connected, but in many ways I felt more engaged bc I wasn't running there like an errand, it was truly just an hour vs how long driving to/from your appointment can take, and I felt safer being vulnerable because I was in my own space.

She takes limited insurance, so I had to pay out of pocket and it was costly but I did it 2x/mo for 2 years and made incredible progress. I agree with what someone else said that it can take time and sometimes it's about stretching your intentions to find the right fit. Would someone under my insurance been easier? Absolutely, but for me, it was worth the extra cost to have someone that I connected with.

This is her site: https://therisingsuncounseling.com/

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DisfunkyMonkey t1_j6k6xia wrote

I have been in virtual therapy since Oct '21 with my therapist at Psychology Specialists of Maine in Brunswick. I only live 5 minutes from her office, but I have come to really appreciate the benefits of doing it remotely. If I'm having a difficult day, I can "show up" with messy hair in my pajamas for our appointment. I get to sit in my private space feeling safe, and if for some reason there isn't privacy at my house that day, I can drive over to a park and use my phone.

Finding any therapist can be tricky right now, and finding one you vibe with can be harder. If OP is open to local*-ish* remote therapy, they improve their chances a lot.

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