Espacio de Orientación y Atención Psicológica (ESPORA)
Espacio de Orientación y Atención Psicológica (ESPORA)
ESPORA es uno de los proyectos más exitosos de atención psicológica especializada dentro de la UNAM. Surge como parte de un convenio de colaboración entre la Facultad de Ciencias y el Posgrado en Psicología.
En ESPORA ofrecemos atención psicológica gratuita en la modalidad de psicoterapia breve (desde una perspectiva psicoanalítica) de 12 sesiones. Trabajamos con los problemas emocionales y psicológicos más comunes dentro de la población estudiantil (familiares, de pareja, escolares, de autoestima, ansiedad, depresión y situaciones traumáticas, entre otros). En caso de que exista un problema que requiera ayuda psiquiátrica o algún tratamiento más prolongado y específico ofrecemos alternativas y orientación al respecto.
Services Offered
-Terapia psicológica de enfoque psicoanalítico (12 sesiones) -Remisiones en caso de necesitar otro tipo de servicios
Fees and Payment
Servicio gratuito en distintas facultades de la UNAM para la comunidad universitaria.
Services Offered To: Adults
Languages: Spanish
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
