Maranda
BARSKEY, MA, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
MA Clinical Psychology
AMFT License #: 117575
Please note: I exclusively offer virtual sessions (phone or video).
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
SOS - EMERGENCY HOTLINES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
Trevor Project Lifeline - 1-866-488-7386
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673
Report Child Abuse - 1-800-422-4453
National Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222
INTERNATIONAL
CLICK HERE for telephone numbers listed by country.
FOR TEENS
Boys Town - 1-800-448-3000
Teen Line - 1-310-855-4673
or Text 'TEEN' to: 839863 between 6-9PST
Love is Respect - Prevent and End Dating Abuse
Planned Parenthood - Sexual Health Resources
Safe Place - For Shelter
Scarleteen - Sex Ed Resources
DOMESTIC ABUSE, RAPE, ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
National Human Trafficking Hotline
RAINN - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
ELDER ABUSE
For local resources, look up: "Adult Protective Services" + your City, State
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Co-Dependents Anonymous [CoDA]
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Refuge Recovery [Buddhist Approach to Recovery from Addiction]
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous [S.L.A.A.]
Survivors of Incest Anonymous [For survivors of childhood sexual abuse]
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Greater Good Science Center
National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI]
National Eating Disorders Association
Rehab & Drug Treatment Centers
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!
[Please remember: APPS, and other forms of social media, can support healing, but are not a replacement for care :) ]
Mindfulness & Meditation APPS:
Insight Timer - Apple | Android
Breathe2Relax - Apple | Android
ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH APPS
Better Stop Suicide - Apple | Android
CBT Thought Diary - Apple | Android
MindShift CBT - Apple | Android
MY3 Suicide Prevention - Apple | Android
Virtual Hope Box - Apple | Android
Worry Kit - Apple
*If you're unclear about the difference between a psychotherapist (therapist) and a psychiatrist: start with a psychotherapist. Upon assessment, a therapist (you can use the terms psychotherapist and therapist interchangeably) will be able to advise you on whether or not medication could be useful, or necessary, for you. In VERY broad strokes, a psychotherapist is trained to practice healing talk therapy and a psychiatrist falls under the medical side of things and specializes in diagnosing and psychopharmacology (prescribing medication). These are VERY DIFFERENT approaches that can compliment one another when appropriate. It is my suggestion to start by seeing a therapist who will be able to assess whether you would benefit from seeing a psychiatrist. (If you are in crisis, don't waste a second worrying about the difference and GO GET HELP. If you are in crisis, find a walk-in clinic and/or you are always welcome to get yourself, or a loved one who is in danger, over to your local emergency room.)
All of the information above is offered as starter resources for you to seek out your own treatment. I, Maranda, cannot be held responsible for the therapists and/or treatment received as a result of these resources. If seeking individualized treatment (like a therapist or psychiatrist), it is recommended you speak with 2-3 professionals so you can find the right fit for you on your personal journey. Don't be afraid to ask questions and always use your best judgement! Please take good care of yourself and remember we all need a little help sometimes! XO, Maranda