As a now recipent of my masters degree in psychology and counseling (I still need my CAGS though) I can probably give you some hints.
1. I would adivse NOT trying to talk to a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists are great, but they are not couselors. Psychiatrists go to school and are taught the medical model.. they deal primarily with drugs and prescriptions, and are much less invested in the person and talking. Although it sucks that your psychiatrist was cold, its very common, because many feel as though it is not their job to listen, it's their job to figure out how to help you medically with drugs. (when they do deal with people its generally with extreme cases like schizophrenia, and mood disorders, rather than talking about things.)
2. Instead.. I'd try to turn to a pscyhologist, psychotherapist, or strictly a counselor. Basically, these three people do alot of the same things.. psychologists are more experienced with psychometrics and assessment, psychotherapists also generally handle more extreme cases and generally use strict methods (ie behavior therapy, cognitive therapy etc), and couselors are strictly counselors. I'm sure that any of the above would help.
3. Unfortunately.. therapy is generally very expensive if your healthcare doesn't cover it, or you dont' have college to pay for it (I know my college gives 8 free sessions etc). However, if you cant find one that you can afford you could always try a social worker, who are almost always much cheaper, and are also trained in counseling to some degree.
I was say call your regular doctor and ask who they refer.. or you could even call the health center of schools around you, tell them you are a student, uncomfortable talking with someone at school and ask who they reccomend for students outside of school that are cost effective. I know that I always have a list of outside referrals onhand incase I come across a case I simply can't handle, or am not experienced enough to help. So i'm sure that local schools around you would give you this information anonymously.
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