Therapist near me
One of the most common questions when looking for a therapist is how do I find a great therapist near me? There are so many choices out there, it can get confusing fast. Remember that there are several factors that make someone a good therapist for you. Are they are good match for your specific concerns? Do they have expertise in the areas relevant to you? Do you trust them?
Tips for finding a therapist near me
- Look for therapists that use evidence based therapy methods. Evidence based therapy means
that there is research to show that this type of therapy is effective. You may want to ask: What type of therapy do you practice? Is that evidence based to treat my specific concern?
Examples of evidence based therapies:
– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
– Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
– Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
– Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
– Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
– Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
– Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
– Motivational Interviewing (MI)
– Gottman Method Couples Therapy
– Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)
– Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
– Solutions Focused Therapy
– Problem-solving therapy
2. Find a therapist who specializes in your area of concern. There are many types of therapists.
Most therapists have a few areas of specialty. You may want to ask: What issues to you specialize in?
What kind of experience/training do you have treating…
Types of therapists:
– Psychologist ( Ph.D. or PsyD.) – Doctoral level training in mental health. This usually entails 4-5
years of higher level education, 1 year of internship and at least 1 year of fellowship.
– Psychiatrist (MD or DO) – Attended medical school then specialized in mental health treatment. This
typically includes three years of residency in psychiatry.
– Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) – Masters level training in social work plus two years of
supervised field experience in counseling.
– Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed. Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Master’s
level training in counseling or related field and oneto two years of supervised experience.
3. You will be asked to share things that are very sensitive and difficult to talk about. It is important
that you like your therapist (have good rapport), trust your therapist (feel safe to share) and are
on board with the treatment plan (agree with the approach).
It is ok to:
– Try a few sessions to see how you feel
– Ask plenty of questions
– Explore different options
– Ask for a brief consultation
– Get recommendations from friends, family or medical professionals
– Find a different therapist if you do not feel it is a good fit
Where to start looking for a therapist near me
- Psychology Today
- ZocDoc
- Good Therapy
- Your insurance provider
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