Kitty, I agree wholeheartedly with DocJohn and I, too, like the kind of therapist he believes in being. But the fit thing is the most important part because what one person might like another one might like. It sounds like you want one to act "human' with you. Can't blame you. That's what I want too. I think that empathy is the cornerstone of getting better, too. When a therapist can see what it feels like to be in the clients shoes, to me, is important. Not that it's always possible but a therapist can have a good idea or just convery empathy for the suffering one is going through. Hope this makes sense.

I usually like humanistically oriented eclectic therapists. Still searching for one, too. I'm seeing a social worker (who is not for me I know now) and since I moved I'm going to have my files sent to a new closer center and get a new counselor and psychiatrist. If they have a psychologist there I may try to see him/her, too. Best of luck to you. CQ

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