i found my current t thru an online referral service. i had moved to a new part of town and didn't really know of anyone here. she's in private practice and i really like her. she has a very nice home office.

my last t was referred by a friend and i'd also seen her advertisement in a community-type paper. she was also private practice. very nice lady.

in the past i've also tried the local seminary that has a counseling center. the first person they matched me with was pretty good but graduated not that long after (~5 months) i started with her. the second one was horrid and i left after a few sessions.

i've had other personally recommended ts in the past and they weren't that great. one really helped a friend of mine but didn't help me at all. it seems to be hit or miss!