Anonymous wrote:If you can do it without insurance, all the better. You don't want it on your kids medical records.

??? Why not? There’s no way it can do them harm, and there’s no shame in seeing a therapist. It’s so commonplace. I never, ever gave this a second thought.

I don’t know if she’s seeing new patients, but my DD really likes Dr. Emily Stano at Psychological Solutions in Gaithersburg.

Just start. That might sound dumb but it is going to be really hard to find an open appointment. It was difficult precovid so I imagine it is impossible. Add your pediatrician for a list and start calling. When they say they are booked ask them for recommendations. Keep repeating.