Find a Therapist Specialized in Your Mental Health Condition

Choosing the right therapist can significantly impact the effectiveness of therapy. The best therapist for you will depend on many factors, including their specialty or areas of focus, the personality fit, and the out-of-pocket costs. You will also need to consider whether things like the therapist’s availability and your commute time make sense.

This page is designed to help you find a therapist who specializes in treating specific mental health conditions, such as major depressive disorder or social anxiety disorder. Other specialty areas may include helping people through difficult life events, resolving relationship issues, or improving family dynamics. Working with a therapist who has expertise and experience in addressing your specific concerns can contribute greatly to successful treatment.

Click on the specialties linked below to find a therapist in your state with the appropriate expertise.

Other Factors to Consider

Apart from a therapist’s specialties, there are a number of additional factors you should consider before choosing one.

Here are some of the things you should look for:

• Insurance: Unless you’re prepared to pay cash, one of the first things to check is whether or not a therapist accepts your insurance.
• Personality fit: Finding a therapist you click with is a strong indicator that they will work well with you. A quick consultation call or email can help give you a feel for their personality.
• Licensing/Credentials: Checking a therapist’s credentials helps you determine if they have certified education or training in specific mental health techniques or conditions.
• Therapy techniques: There are different approaches to therapy, such as DBT, CBT, and EMDR. Some approaches are more effective for certain mental health conditions. Do some research or discuss with any potential therapists about whether or not their therapy techniques are right for you.
• Identity: Consider your gender, sexual orientation, religion, race and ethnicity, and cultural background. Seeing a therapist with a similar background can help you feel more comfortable about sharing private matters.

Once you’ve found a therapist that seems like a good fit, you should contact them via phone or email to do a quick consultation and ask some questions to further determine compatibility.

Here are some questions to ask a potential new therapist:

• What are your fees?
• Do you accept my insurance? (Have your insurance card handy)
• What do your credentials mean for me?
• Do you have experience working with people who have concerns like mine?
• How do you approach helping people?
• Do you make treatment plans? If so, will you share mine with me?
• How do the sessions work with you? (How long is each appointment? What will we do?)
• How long might I be working with you? (How many sessions do people have with you?)
• How will I know I am making progress or seeing improvement?
• How will I know I am not making progress and what will we do?

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