My six year old daughter Questions in The Child Behavioral Health Forum are being answered by Dr. Kevin Kennedy of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Greater Boston. I'm sure my daughter needs therapy, but I'm unsure how to go about getting some assistance in this area. I would like to know whom I should contact for information on getting her a good therapist and possible financial assistance doing so. Dear Elizabeth, Having experienced such a trauma, your daughter would likely be helped by having at least a 'check-in' with a therapist.
Situations vary from state to state and locale to locale.
However, most states have provisions for psychological services for children, even when the child is not covered under private insurance. You have several options. You can contact a local mental health, family service or child guidance clinic and explain your situation. You can contact your state agency that deals with family and children's issues, or mental health isssues, and ask for guidance. Or, check with the health care providers who usually care for your daughter and see if they can guide you.