I'm trying to find some professional therapy, but I have no money, even for sliding-scale therapists, and my parents can't chip in anything either. I need to deal with this stuff like, right now, because my brain is starting to shut down in the one class that I can't afford to do that in, and I'm getting less and less able to handle the crowds at school.

My college has a policy of 3 free visits to the school counselor, they give you a referral, then that's it. But I need serious help to make it through this semester with decent grades. Should I ask the counselor to go against policy for the rest of the semester, just to take the edge off, or should I pursue some other form of help? What other options do I have that I may not be seeing? Any and all input is greatly appreciated.