Find
a Therapist to see for depression therapy
and counseling
Choosing
a therapist, whether online or from an
insurance provider list, can be a
daunting task.
The first step is determining which
type of therapist you need. The therapists
listed in our directory provide their
license or certification information
which is available to the consumer for
verification through their state's
regulating body.
Decide whether you want to see a
therapist in their office,
or use online or 'eTherapy' and
consult with a therapist online. Our
online therapy site.
There are many types of licensed
mental health professionals,
differing in educational
backgrounds, training, licensure
philosophy and technique. Regardless
of the degree, you should always
interview a prospective therapist
about their experience and training
with similar concerns to yours.
Many of us enter therapy hoping to
get some quick relief from the
distress that we are experiencing.
We are aware that therapy is costing
us a lot in terms of time, money,
and energy and we want to see some
immediate results, especially when
we are in pain.
It is important that you talk with
your therapist about your
expectations and needs from therapy.
A good therapist will welcome this,
and want to empower you, not make
you dependent. Just like any
relationship, the more you know and
can express what you want, the
better chance you will have of
receiving that.
You may be entering therapy for the
first time and not have a sense of
what needs to happen other than you
want to feel better. It is important
to express this as well. Here is a
list of what we have seen to be true
for many people about therapy:
It takes time to establish a
trusting relationship with a
therapist.
It is important to go at your
own pace and not overwhelm
yourself.
We all resist change. Don't be
surprised if you are tempted to
quit right before some real
changes or breakthroughs are
about to happen.
Becoming more healthy and
balanced can feel very
unfamiliar and uncomfortable at
first.
Being committed to therapy
will change your life. Be
prepared to feel some loss from
this.
Others may resist your changes
and growth and will need time to
adapt.
Therapy is hard work.
Your therapist is not perfect
and will make mistakes.
Hopefully he or she will
acknowledge and take
responsibility for those
mistakes.
Some therapy is short term
(usually focusing on one issue
and situational) and other
therapy may be longer term (more
than one or complex issues.)
Expect your therapist to have
good boundaries, avoid dual
relationships, be ethical, and
treat you with respect. If not,
find another therapist.
Remember that therapy, in the hands
of a skilled therapist, is a
powerful and life-changing
experience. It has been shown to be
effective for a variety of illnesses
and problems. If you need therapy
and work as an active participant in
your own treatment, you can expect
it will be well worth the time and
money you invest.
