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How can i find a therapists i can afford?
Social workers with a masters degree (MSW), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), psychologists (four to six years of training and study to earn a doctoral degree such as a PhD or PsyD), and psychiatrists (medical doctors who attend medical school to earn an MD and specialize in psychiatry) can all administer psychotherapy but for the most part, only MDs and NPs (nurse practitioners) can prescribe medication to treat mental illness. The level of training is usually reflected in their fees and unfortunately—even if you have health insurance—many insurance companies do not cover the costs of therapy. When searching for a counselor it's easy to become discouraged by the choices, the costs, and unfortunately the lack of availability in some parts of the country. Out of pocket therapy typically costs anywhere from 1500 to 3000 per session. Don't let the process tempt you to end the hunt and find other ways to cope with life. It's true lifestyle changes such as getting enough sleep and regular exercise can be enormously beneficial for your mental health, but meeting regularly with a mental health professional can be an invaluable resource. Don’t give up on connecting to a counselor before you take a closer look at what’s available online, through little-known programs your employer may offer, and within your own community.
Here are two therapists who can help you in need:
- Shrijana Joshi
- Sukriti Bhandari
1. SHRIJANA JOSHI
Dr. Shrijana has a Chartered Counselling Psychology Doctor and has worked in Art of living, India and Nepal.
She has been in private practice for more than 8 years, for specialized mental healthcare organizations,
private and public hospitals, and with businesses for mental health assessments and consultations. Dr.
Shrijana also provides training and clinical supervision. Her therapy sessions are 50 minutes long.
Sessions can be held offline at her office in Sanepa or online. For inquiries and appointments, one can
reach out to her through…
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Language: English,Hindi and Nepali
Appointments to be made two/three weeks in advance.
2.SUKRITI BHANDARI
Dr. Sukriti is a Counselor who has been in private practice in Kathmandu for almost two years. She has a diploma in
Counseling Psychology from Tribhuvan University and a diploma in Narrative Practices from “Narrative
Practices India.” She has also trained in the cognitive-behavioral approach and emotional freedom
technique. She mainly works with adults experiencing socio-emotional challenges. Her work is guided by
core ideas of narrative therapy, incorporating certain tools from other approaches, especially mindfulness,
cognitive-behavioral, and somatic approaches.
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Working hours: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 10 AM- 5 PM
Language: Nepali and English
Appointments to be made one week in advance.
Other resources:
- Center for Mental Health and Counselling-Nepal (CMC-Nepal), Thapathali (01-4102037, 4226041)
- Rhythm Neuropsychiatry Hospital and Research Center Pvt Ltd, Ekantakuna (01-5000700, 5000711)
- Mental Hospital, Lagankhel (01-5522278, 5522266)
- Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj (01-4412303, 4412505, 4412605)
- Patan Hospital, Lagankhel (01-5522278, 5522266)
- Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal (1-4242121, 4242015)
- Private hospitals [Himal (01-4415076), Om (9802076225), Norvic (01-4258554), Mediciti (01-4217766), Metro (01-4721514, and others]
- BPKIHS Dharan (025-525555)
- Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara (061-526416/17/18/19)