Why You Need Therapy (And How To Get It) - with Abraham Sculley Actor Problems

Today’s episode features mental health educator & professional, Abraham Sculley.
Abraham Sculley is an educator who shares his personal experience with depression to inform and inspire others. Abraham uses his personal story and professional expertise in the field of mental health to conduct suicide prevention training programs, host mental health awareness workshops, and educate others about the unique challenges the black community faces regarding mental illness. 
He has impacted numerous audiences around the country, including professionals in health care organizations, leaders in for-profit organizations, nationally acclaimed non-profit agencies, and college students and professors at major universities.
Connect with Abraham! 
Instagram: @abrahamsculley
Website : www.abrahamsculley.com



HEADS UP -  This episode will include: 
Strong language Mentions of Suicide Mentions of Depression Mental health-related challenges 


Episode topics: 
Abraham’s experience getting married during a pandemic His journey suffering from depression Tony’s initial resistance to therapy How religion made Abraham more resistant to therapy The problems men have showing feelings Why other people have pushback against therapy How to manage emotions when having difficult conversations Why people don’t invest in therapy How to find a therapist Therapy options without insurance Why you need therapy - even if you “don’t need it”   
 
   
Therapy resources  Click here to grab your own word doc of all of these 
 
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for FREE 24/7 support for a crisis counselor
 
Suicide Prevention Hotline
1800-273-8255
FREE 24/7 support from crisis counselors
 
Psychologytoday.com/us
Enter your zip code and find therapists who are local. The site shows what they specialize in along with their cost per session
 
openpathcollective.org
This site shows a lot of therapists who are offering their services at discounted rates...starting at $30 per session
 
Betterhelp.com
This site has a list of therapists who offer virtual sessions and the sites offers financial aid if you qualify
 
https://www.beam.community/bvtnnj
List of black therapists, most of whom are offering their services at affordable prices.
 
Download the 7Cups app: https://www.7cups.com/about/howitworks.php
 
Chicago Specific Resources: 
 
If you’re insured - Call or email to ask if they accept your insurance
If you’re insured - Ask about sliding scales or income-based payments 



Offers income based/discounted therapy options: 
 
DePaul University
https://offices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/support-services/counseling
Lincoln Park office (773 325 7779)
Loop Campus office (312 362 6923)
 
Chicago Counseling Associates
http://www.cca-cct.com/
(773)-281-7200



Other options: 
Cathedral Counseling Center 
https://www.cathedralcounseling.org/
(312)-252-9500
 
Live Oak 
https://liveoakchicago.com/
(773)-880-1310
 
Center for Contextual Change 
centerforcontextualchange.org
(847)-676-4447
 
Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy 
https://www.lakeviewtherapy.com/
(773)-525-3322



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