How to Find a Therapist

You’ve made the incredible decision to pursue therapy, and now are feeling the ‘oh crap, where do I begin’ of it all. That is what we are here for! Here are some tried and true ways to find a therapist without simply staring at your phone or computer and wondering where to start.

Google Search

Pros: you’ll receive lots of results this way, and be led directly to the therapist’s websites

Cons: the ‘lot’s of results’ thing is two-fold; it can feel overwhelming to have so many results come up. Also, Google will list therapists by location, but may not sort by payment, specialty, etc.

Asking your friends/family

Pros: you’ll hear about personal experiences with a therapist

Cons: you may not be ready to share with friends and family that you are seeking therapy, and therefore may not have this as an option

Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)

Pros: can narrow down by location, specialty, payment, gender, and more

Cons: there’s lots of therapists listed, some may not truly be accepting new clients and may not return calls and e-mails

Headway

Pros: is guaranteed to find a therapist who accepts your insurance

Cons: is only in New York currently, and for Oscar, Oxford, United Health Care, Aetna, and Cigna insurances

Call your insurance company directly

Pros: should guarantee a provider covered by your insurance, a quick list of providers will be generated

Cons: having to call the insurance company (not everyone’s favorite task), no direct route of contacting each therapist so it may be a bit more time consuming

Online directories (Theravive, Goodtherapy, AAMFT, NBCC, Angie’s List, TherapyDen)

Pros: direct route to therapist information

Cons: therapist information and availability may not always be up to date

 

Happy searching, friends!

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