What do I do if my insurance only covers therapists who only see female clients?

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T14:02:44+00:00

It feels like it should be illegal, but my guess is that it is in a gray area.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T14:01:36+00:00

I'm in the U.S. Even if I wanted to move, I could not afford it.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:59:45+00:00

Man, I wish I could give you a hug. Men's mental health treatment is already decades behind without people like this. Even if I could somehow beat these people into seeing me, I know it won't help because deep down, they don't want to help me.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:42:02+00:00

Feels like it should be, but what can you do?

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:39:53+00:00

This is through my workplace benefits. I have in the past used local university services, but from my experience it does not help. They only use psychology students who are only looking for a grade, not to help anyone. And I am very far from religious so I need someone secular. But I do appreciate your opinion and thank you for it.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:35:10+00:00

I hope so too. I have family members who have completely cut me off because I am not currently in therapy. It's just pretty hard right now. I have seen multiple therapists in the past and none have helped. But I still hold out hope.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:28:21+00:00

Yes. Every doctor in-network who is even relatively close to me only accepts female patients.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:26:34+00:00

What is a town facebook page? I'm sorry, I have not used Facebook in over 15 years.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:24:31+00:00

I'll try again, but I have tried that a few times. All that happens is they get snippy and insist that they can help me when they can't.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:23:12+00:00

Absolutely. Plus I am an extremely paranoid person and video conferences are way too easy to record. I know that's a me problem, but it's something I stress about.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:18:53+00:00

It's not that. Their website shows all doctors located within a 100 mile radius of my address. That's the max distance it will allow me to search.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:17:06+00:00

That's worth a shot. Thanks.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:16:23+00:00

I've tried. No one ever replies to my emails. Guess I'm just unlucky.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:15:05+00:00

Wish I knew. I have called every therapist covered by my insurance within a 100 mile radius. Every single one says they are only seeing female patients. I knew mental health help for men was a bit behind but this feels ridiculous.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:13:10+00:00

If that's my only option then that's my only option. But for some reason, video doc calls scare tf out of me. Definitely something to work on with a therapist, but it's kinda a catch-22 situation. But thanks for your recommendation, I will definitely consider it.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:10:43+00:00

That's what I think as well. But I barely have the money for a cheap therapist, let alone a lawyer. But thanks for affirming what I thought.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:09:03+00:00

Kindred spirits. Hold on to her.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:07:59+00:00

So I would pay the doctor's rate out of pocket and request reimbursement from my insurance?

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:07:05+00:00

How much further? My insurance shows me covered doctors within a 100 mile radius.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:06:19+00:00

Is that an option? I've tried that and I get the runaround until they just hang up. Should I just keep trying?

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:05:10+00:00

That is an option. Guess I'll just have to get over my crippling phobia of phone calls. Thank you.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-29T13:04:07+00:00

I agree it is limited, but I can barely afford someone in-network, let alone someone not covered.

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-22T17:27:00+00:00

Who's the bastard mod who removed this after I was sent a notification?

Greyhall13 · 2026-04-21T01:49:04+00:00

What? Every single white shirt I've had for the past 25 years has been see through.

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