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Originally Posted by rainbow8
I want someone who will let me talk about my past, and tie it together with my history of therapy, and help me to understand it all. Not a psychoanalyst, though. So, a psychodynamic oreinted T would do that? Aside from the Ts on psychologytoday, there are over 200 in my area who are covered by my insurance! How do I find out about all of them? I can't call each one, but I really have specific criteria if I go back into therapy. I'm just very scared about making the wrong decision this time.
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One thing that can help get the process of finding a therapist to try going is to phone a therapist who looks like a "maybe" and tell them you are looking for a therapist and would like to ask them some questions to see if they might be suitable for you
or if they could suggest someone else who might be. Including that possibility can help give you a little guidance toward others to try. Most therapists I've talked to are willing to do that. (But don't fall into the trap of believing that a therapist will be good for you just because another therapist recommended them. I did that once, and it was a mistake.)
BTW, in many cases, you will reach an answering machine. Leave a message such as the above sentence and ask them to phone you back. If you reach a receptionist, you can usually leave a similar message, too. Give them "best times" to get back to you. Usually they will.
Good luck!