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There are ways to get free or reduced cost therapy.
If you are employed, see if your health insurance plan covers therapy. If not, see if there is an Employee Assistance Program or something similar.
If you are a student, check with your school/college/university, many offer free therapy sessions.
If you aren’t either, you can still get cheaper therapy by asking therapist offices for a potential discount, sliding scale payment plan, income based payment plan, etc. You can also try to book with a clinical intern or therapist in training.
Some universities may offer discounted therapy sessions if you see a student therapist.
Community centers or community health clinics sometimes offer free or reduced cost therapy.
If nothing else works, places of worship also often offer therapy, though make sure it is a place that is welcoming of LGBT+ people.