Connecting Therapists and Patients

Patients Choosing a therapist can be confusing, particularly if you’re in crisis. Often, a therapist is recommended by a friend or colleague who has had a positive experience and is able to provide first-hand information about a practitioner’s treatment approach and style. In the absence of such personal recommendations, some of you may not know where where to turn to find a therapist who is a good fit. Let us help. Not all therapists are alike. The field of mental health embraces many different schools of thought, ranging from insight therapy to behavioral approaches. Within those models, a therapist’s practice methods can be liberal and inventive or conservative and orthodox. Much of the success of therapy depends on the relationship between client and therapist. Whether for just a few sessions or over the course of a lifetime, you are about to invest in a process that requires intimacy, trust, and respect. The therapeutic partnership can provide the support necessary for a process of self-examination, a vehicle for specific problem solving, or in some cases, an anchor in the midst of a sea change in your life. We are proud to partner with Therapists.com to connect our readers with their directory of mental health professionals. Their helpful interactive tools allow you to search by area of expertise and location, and give you an opportunity to get to know enrolled therapists before contacting them. Choosing a therapist is a lot like dating with the idea of forming a serious relationship. Most of us want to feel comfortable and safe with a partner, yet challenged by them to learn and grow. We hope this partnership between Psychology Tomorrow and Therapists.com helps our readers to discover the benefits of therapy, learn about the diversity and creativity of therapeutic options, and connect with a practitioner who is a good fit.