If a student would like to be referred off-campus or requires more in-depth counseling than we are able to provide, we have some resources you may use to search for and find a provider to make an appointment.  

Finding an Off-Campus Mental Health Provider

HOW DO I FIND A PROVIDER?

For testing/evaluation, diagnosis, or medication, contact a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner.

For therapy, contact a licensed counselor/therapist, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, or a psychologist.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

• Is the provider taking new clients?
• What insurance do they accept?
• What are their session fees?
• Will the appointment be virtual or in-person? If in-person, make sure you know how to get to the office.
• Do you have time to travel to and from your appointment? (Do you have obligations before or after the appointment that might conflict?)
• Is the identity (gender, racial/ethnic, sexuality, age) of the provider important to me?
• Are there particular modalities of therapy that I prefer or wish to try?
• Is there particular expertise that would be important for the provider to have?
• Therapist availability and compatibility with your schedule.

YOU CAN FIND PROVIDERS BY USING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:

• Your health insurer’s website. Most insurance companies provide a directory of professionals in their network to their members, which is usually a good indicator that your insurance company will cover most of the cost of those services. You will likely have a copay which could be around $20/ visit (this is usually indicated on your insurance card). You should always verify that the provider accepts your insurance when scheduling your first appointment.
• Psychology Today Finding a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
• Psychology Today Finding a Psychiatrist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists
• Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
• Latinx Therapy: https://www.latinxtherapy.com/
• National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com
• Melanin and Mental Health: https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com
• Therapy for Black Girls: https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/
• Therapy for Black Men: https://www.therapyforblackmen.org/
• Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/
• South Asian Therapist: https://www.southasiantherapists.org/
• WebMD/Mental Health: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/default.htm

Please note: Referral lists are generated from publicly available records and the providers are licensed professionals. This list does not constitute an endorsement of services.

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

When speaking with a provider or leaving a message you will want to share your name, what you are calling for, and your insurance (if applicable). For example:

• “Hi, my name is (insert name), and I was referred to you by MICA Student Counseling Center. I am interested in scheduling an initial appointment with you regarding (insert issue, medication, therapy, or testing). My insurance is (insert insurance) and it looks like you are a provider in that network. Could you please call me back at (insert your phone number and/or email) at your earliest convenience?”

We recommend you contact at least three providers as it may take time for them to respond. Finding a mental health provider can be daunting.

If you get stuck, SCC staff members can help. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance at: counseling@mica.edu.

Click here to open a pdf file for print: Finding an Off-Campus Mental Health Provider.