It's better to get an assessment first.
First things first, you need to talk to your PCP.
Inform them of how you're feeling and how you'd like further help; they can then refer you to where you need to go. ( Make sure your insurance covers it; you don't want to spend unnecessary money )
Ideally, at the place referred, they'll do either an onl...... 2 reply
It depends on what you need help with. If you mainly feel that you need someone to talk to and work through what you’re experiencing, a therapist can help with that. If it’s more serious and you feel that simply talking through your experiences or situation isn’t helping, seeing a psychiatrist may be recommended. However, a combination of bot...... reply