How Do You Find A Good Psychologist?
• Understand the limits of your friends and family. Most people will turn to the people around them for emotional support. However, when you are dealing with a larger issue, realize that they may not have any training to help you effectively. At most, they can only support you as you seek therapy. Realize that these people in your life care for your well-being but may not know how to do so. • Ask for referrals. As you talk with your friends and family, ask them if they have any suggestions for psychologists. If you are a member of a church, you may want to ask them for referrals as well. • Arrange an appointment. Be sure to communicate the urgency of your condition. For example, if you have been feeling suicidal for a long time, you may want to inform them of this fact to see if they can push you to an earlier appointment. Most offices have an “emergency” bracket of time when urgent patients can be scheduled. • Be prepared! To get the most out of your appointment, write down the though
