I found my therapist by contacting the psychoanalytic institute in the largest metropolitan area near me. I thought they might offer therapy at the institute but they did not. I asked if they could refer me to a candidate in my community, and requested a female therapist. They had only one person to refer me to, but it was a hit. She was on the bus route (at the time I had no car) and she offered a reduced fee since my insurance through my employer had instantly changed to a high-deductible plan right at that time.

She was a candidate at the institute and has been a therapist for 20+ years. We met several times, during which we both determined if we could work together.
We do. That was 2 1/2 years ago .

She has a private office in a group of offices. In the group of offices there are several groups and several individual therapists. The waiting room is a common waiting room . It is in a one-floor building so sometimes, when it isn't stifling hot, I sit in my car and read if I arrive early.

I have also had a therapist in a private setting: one office, private waiting room. That was nice too. Nice therapist too, but not the therapy I wanted.

I have also had therapists in a community mental health clinic setting. My psychiatrist was there too. I no longer take meds so I no longer see a psychiatrist. It was a nice place, but the therapy was not what I wanted.

Back then, I didn't know much about types of therapy and therapists.

I would love my next therapist to be in a private setting