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Zellnor Myrie: “It took me months and months and months to find someone that…”

Featuring: Zellnor Myrie, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 20

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John Jay College Conversation with State Senator Zellnor Myrie and President Carol Mason

Published | Video Starts at 33:21

And a couple of years ago, when I decided to get serious about getting my own therapy and dealing with my own trauma and working through my own mental health, I had an incredibly difficult time finding a therapist. It took me months and months and months to find someone that was going to be I think suitable for the needs that I had. And I have every resource at my disposal. I can't imagine what it's like for my constituents, what it's like for regular New Yorkers trying to get mental health assistance. (33:21–33:29)

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Asserts that finding a suitable therapist took several months despite having good health insurance.

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