Family, couple, or relationship problems can also be worked out in counseling. Friends and family are often great people to talk to. However, they are not mental health professionals. If you have a broken leg, you go to a physician. If you have a psychological problem, go to a mental health professional.
Some health plans cover or help cover the cost of counseling.
If you do not have insurance or if your insurance does not cover mental health there are other options. Many universities maintain training clinics for students getting degrees in mental health fields. These clinics charge very low fees and provide good counselors. Schools and universities have counselors available to assist students. Rape crisis centers can often give you information on getting counseling after a sexual assault, even if it occurred years before.