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But in rural Amador County, where she lives, mental health providers are few and far between, and it took Moen about two and a half years to find help. “I was actually turned away,” she said. “I was ...

California faces a significant shortage of mental health providers, especially in rural areas. Becoming a licensed therapist requires extensive education, unpaid internships, and can take many years.