Do you just pick the closest? Do you check the reviews? Can you even trust reviews? Independent practice vs hospitals?
Wtf?
How the fuck do people navigate this shit?
Do you just pick the closest? Do you check the reviews? Can you even trust reviews? Independent practice vs hospitals?
Wtf?
How the fuck do people navigate this shit?
Do you have a guess on the underlying issue(s)? E.g., trauma (intergenerational, complex, or acute), issues related to neurodivergence (ADHD or ASD), psychiatric conditions (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc).
If so, filter out therapists that don’t list the issue as something they treat. Then call them and ask if they have specific training for that issue. A “reputable” therapist should point to a specific training program or certification that you can research. If they say something like, “I’m comfortable talking about that issue but have no training in it,” look elsewhere.
The bigger thing to consider: finding a therapist is a match making process. You may have to go through multiple therapists before you find one that helps. Even something as small as communication style is a valid reason to find a new therapist.
Best of luck!