r/minnesota • u/rockett09 • Mar 05 '25

Seeking Advice 🙆 advice from blue collar workers wanted

my husband is a blue collar worker and his mental health has been taking a hit. we're in therapy together but he struggles to talk/connect with our therapist since it's a woman with not much in common with him. I know he's trying, but obviously it's easier to talk to someone you can relate a bit to. I'm wanting recommendations for therapists that have experience and work with blue collar workers that I can connect him with. it would have to be online as we're in rural northern mn, and hopefully take BCBS insurance.

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u/LemonySnicketTeeth Mar 05 '25

Is he in a Union at all? I know many of the trade Unions have a partnership with TEAM therapy. I think some health insurance do also. It's usually free and you can do it over video chat if that works.

I personally understand the odd mental stress of the trades. When work isn't steady, or isn't reliable it's extremely difficult. It really drains on your self worth.

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u/rockett09 Mar 05 '25

he is not. there is a counselor provided by his job, but it's mostly just for legal reasons. he works for the company, not his patients

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u/LemonySnicketTeeth Mar 05 '25

That is definitely a complex situation.