It’s not easy finding a therapist. Where do you even begin finding that one person you feel comfortable enough to bare your soul to?
There are apps, hundreds of websites on Google, personal recommendations by friends and family, etc. All of these options have different fees, office locations, bios and areas of expertise that might not be straightforward. You also might not feel comfortable letting the people in your life know that you need help. That’s why the number one best way to find a therapist is by going to psychologytoday.com.
Psychologytoday.com – how to use
Psychologytoday.com is THE simplest, most straightforward website to use. First thing it asks is for your zip code to find therapists near your location.
You can also search by type of therapy you’re interested in – including therapy, teletherapy, psychiatrists, treatment centers, or support groups.
Once you enter your desired type of therapy and zip code, a list of available psychologists in your area will appear.
Each will have their licenses listed under their name, with a photo, contact infomation and a short bio introducing themselves.
Along the left hand side, filter out available therapists by the types of insurance they accept, and the issues they treat.
You can even filter for therapists according to whether you prefer a male or female, what kind of faith they practice, and their spoken languages.
Once you find a person you’re interested in going to see, click on their name to view their in-depth profile, including cost per session and accepted payment.
Pro-tip on choosing your therapist
It’s important that you feel comfortable talking to your therapist, even if you dread getting into tough conversations with them. That’s why you should shop around and meet with several professionals before you commit to one. Many therapists offer a free introductory session for the first visit, which is often marked on their psychologytoday.com profile. You want to WANT to tell this person the struggles that you need help getting through – enough to believe in and trust the process of receiving professional feedback. Be sure to talk to several before deciding on one person.
Psychologytoday.com is truly the easiest way to find a professional to talk to, based on its ease of use and tremendous amount of filters available. I trust you will find the perfect therapist to help you get through any struggles you are having.
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