Tips for Choosing a Psychotherapist:
A Guide to Finding the Right One for You
By:
Barry Erdman, LCSW
Introduction: Are you looking for a Therapist?
What is a psychotherapist anyway?
Where to begin? Getting referrals
Evaluating referral sources
Other referral resources
The importance of interviewing a referred therapist
Setting up the personal interview
Questions to ask a prospective therapist
Qualities of a good therapist
Your relationship with a therapist: Assessing compatibility
Determining competency and ethical standards
Assessing competence
Understanding the different credentials
Deciphering the degrees
Other practicing professionals
Summing it all up
The impact of managed health care on psychotherapy
Best wishes on your journey
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