How to choose a therapist, regardless of their degree?
The answer to this question depends on tricky insurance question. Some HMOs and other insurance companies are setup so that you must first consult with their GP and get a referral from that person, before you can see a therapist (either within their system or outside of it). Consult your health benefits handbook for the procedure for this, or contact your HMO directly and ask. Otherwise, the procedure is bit more difficult, since there is no easy way to choose any professional in any field. In many larger suburban or metropolitan areas in the United States , there are referral agencies set up to handle this problem. In smaller communities, this might be handled by a local professional association or the mental health advocacy association. The answer to this question is likely to be found in the Yellow Pages of your local telephone book under one of the following headings, “Mental health,” “Therapists,” “Psychologists,” or “Psychotherapists.” What are the minimum qualifications? Look fo
