How to Find a Psychologist Spokane, WA

Finding mental health support can feel overwhelming. You’ve realized you need support from a psychologist in Spokane, but how do you actually find one?

I want to help you find a psychologist in Spokane

There are several considerations to make when you are looking for a psychologist. Here are a few questions to get you started:

1. What services are you looking for?

   Psychologists have unique training that allows them to both provide therapy and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments. Not all psychologists are set up to do both types of work in their practice.

2. What do you want to get help for?

   Are you anxious? Depressed? Recovering from trauma? Psychologists often specialize in working with specific problems or in providing specific therapies. Figuring out what you want to address can help you find a psychologist with training to support you.

3. Do you want to be seen in person or online?

   Psychologists are increasingly offering online therapy (sometimes called telehealth), either exclusively or in addition to in person therapy. Both options can be effective. There are some benefits of online therapy to consider, including no commute to your appointment and the ability to see psychologists who don’t live near you but are licensed in your state. This gives you more options, especially if you are looking for a psychologist with a specific treatment modality or training background. If you want to see a psychologist in person, how far are you willing to drive?

4. How do you plan to pay?

   Some psychologists will directly bill insurance, while others are out-of-network (OON) or completely private pay. Many insurance companies will partially reimburse you if you see an OON psychologist. If you don’t have insurance and/or finances are tight, you might want to look for community mental health clinics or psychologists who offer low cost or sliding-scale therapy.

Where to look for a psychologist who meets your needs

There are many online therapy directories you can search, though they generally aren’t exclusive to psychologists. A few places to start include Mental Health Match, TherapyDen, and Psychology Today. For psychologist specific directories, check out the Washington State Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Lauren Koch, Licensed Psychologist in Spokane, WA

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I hope this helps you find the right psychologist in Spokane, WA. If you are looking for support, contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.

Looking for a particular psychological specialty? I specialize in trauma and PTSD, combat PTSD, and high achievers with anxiety.