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Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. This includes reducing stress, maintaining or improving relationships, addressing emotional needs, and finding a balance between various aspects of life. Meeting these needs can lead to more happiness and fulfillment.

In order to facilitate your own self-care, it can be helpful to develop a routine centered on three important components of your well-being: physical, mental, and spiritual. Maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in enjoyable activities, and finding meaning can do wonders for your well-being. Knowing when it may be time to see a therapist is important, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed.

What’s Stopping You from Getting Counseling?

There are many ways counseling may be beneficial to you, yet you may still feel reluctant due to stigma or potential roadblocks.

One of them may be the costs involved. Cost can be a major deterrent. If you have insurance, you may still be worried about whether your preferred counselor is within your network. Lastly, you may put off making a counseling appointment due to the hassle of getting a doctor’s referral.

You Have a Choice in Provider

Getting access to care is important when you need it. If you are thinking of seeking counseling, there are options that can work to your full advantage.

Mental health services are not covered by all insurance plans. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), a reputable company in the world of health insurance and care, includes counseling as part of its package of health services. Blue Cross NC has an expansive network of licensed counselors, therapists, and psychologists all over the US. 

More importantly, Blue Cross NC will not require you to get a doctor’s referral before seeking counseling.

The Right Place for Your Self-Care

When deciding to get counseling, you want to work with someone who makes you feel cared for and helps you make the changes you want. You also want a therapist who accepts your insurance plan, and an environment where you can feel safe, comfortable, and confident that everything is private.

Experience this at Carolina Counseling Services — Cameron, NC. Most of the independently contracted therapists working with CCS are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina providers and you will not be required to get a doctor’s referral prior to counseling. Your needs will be matched with the therapist who is right for you. Together you can move toward the change you want to see. 

Call CCS today to schedule your first appointment. Online counseling and in person sessions are available!

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