I want to see a therapist?

[broken_]

Im 14 and my thoughts of suicide and my self harm have been getting worse. I want to see a therapist or counselor without my parents finding out because they will most likely kick me out. I know you might think that that sounds stupid, but trsut me, I know my parents. The school counselor is useless; she just wants to tell my parents at well. I need a way to get through this oart of my life without my parents finding out... Advice?

[Kate*]

Your school guidance counselor is the first place you should try. It's free and they don't have to tell your parents unless they believe you're a danger to yourself. Since you're under 18, they'll have to know and give consent for a professional to treat you.

[Iris. ♥]

I'm the same way, so I know what you're going through. Like Katie said, your school counselor is your best bet. Counselors are under the strictest rules -- if she took what you said outside of her office without your consent, she could lose her license.

[SerenitySmile]

Is there more than 1 school counselor at the school? You could try to meet up with a different one to get some help. They might even be able to offer suggestions about therapy. I just signed an agreement for my therapist and I saw that a guardian does need to sign if you're under 18.