You took the brave step of seeking help. Now you're facing a months-long wait. ILTY is here for the in-between.
You finally decided to get help. That took courage. You researched therapists, made calls, filled out intake forms. And then you heard it: "The first available appointment is in three months."
Or six months. Or you're on a list with no timeline at all. Meanwhile, you're still dealing with whatever made you seek help in the first place.
This is a systemic problem. There aren't enough therapists, especially ones who accept insurance or work with specific issues. The people who need help most often wait longest.
ILTY can't solve the therapist shortage. But it can provide support while you wait—a place to process what you're going through until professional help is available.
The waitlist period doesn't have to be dead time. Here's how ILTY can help:
Talk through what comes up day-to-day. Don't save everything for your eventual first therapy session—process it now.
Use this time to better understand your patterns, triggers, and needs. You'll arrive at therapy with more insight.
ILTY can help you develop practical strategies for managing difficult moments. These skills will complement therapy.
Regular processing prevents emotional buildup. You're less likely to hit crisis if you're addressing issues as they come.
We want to be clear about our limitations:
Keep your place on the waitlist. Use ILTY as support while you wait, not instead of waiting.
ILTY is one tool. Consider also:
Community mental health centers—often have shorter waits and sliding scale fees
Group therapy—sometimes available sooner than individual therapy
Primary care—your doctor may be able to prescribe medication while you wait for therapy
Support groups—peer support for specific issues (grief, addiction, etc.)
Crisis services—if things get worse, don't wait—988 is available 24/7
No, and we don't want it to. ILTY is support for while you wait, not a replacement for professional treatment. Keep your place on the waitlist. When you get in with a therapist, ILTY can still be useful between sessions.
If your symptoms are getting significantly worse, consider: emergency services if you're in crisis, urgent care mental health clinics, community mental health centers (often shorter waits), or asking your primary care doctor about medication while you wait for therapy.
You can if you'd like. Some therapists appreciate knowing what support you've been using. It might provide useful context about what you've already processed or what coping strategies you've been developing.
You're on a waitlist for therapy. That doesn't mean you have to go without support. ILTY is free during beta and available right now.