@anxietygirl01
I am sorry to hear about your mother. It is understandable why you had a rough day. You mention that it has gotten worse in the past two weeks, it sounds like this is a fairly new development, on top of the other things that you are already dealing with and going through, am I understanding that correctly?
I can also understand why it can be a difficult thing to find someone new to connect with, as far as a new therapist goes, especially since it sounds like this one was the first one that made you feel comfortable. I have a bunch of brainstorming ideas... have you considered checking the following:
If you have a plan that pays for it through an insurance plan, that first step could be to look through your plan’s provider network? That might be something that could help ease the search of looking for one?
Do you have a doctor, friend, teacher, etc. someone you trust that might have a referral or recommendation for you on a good fit?
Another consideration possibly, have you looked at reliable online databases? Some examples of those could be: the American Psychological Association or some other reliable source? This might allow you to search for a specific specialist if that is something that might be a benefit for you in your search? With that said, if there is a specific organization that addresses specific mental health topics, maybe looking through that national association network or helpline could be a good place to start?
Another option is if you are a student, does your school provide access to a counseling center?
Oh and additionally, would it help you to think about your goals ahead of time? For example, What do you want to accomplish in therapy, that way when you are looking for or preparing to work with a therapist/counselor, you might have an idea if you are working towards the same goals? That might also help you identify what type of therapist, psychiatrist, or counselor would best fit what types of support and/or possible treatment you are looking for?