Is there a university nearby with a psychology graduate department? You could call the psychological services clinic at that university and ask for a referral. Just look up the university, and "psychology clinic" or "psychological services" and see what pops up. Psychology students who are directing clinics are actually surprisingly good sources of referrals. They are excited about psychology and haven't burnt out yet, and they have a lot of resources. It was where I found my T. The person I talked to gave me a list of names and when she named my current T she said, "Oh, and she's really good." So she was the first one I called. And she is amazing. Best T I've ever had.

Another thing is to see if they will talk with you on the phone before you come in. You can call around to a bunch and see if they will consult with you on the phone. If they refuse, then it's possible the T is only in it for the money. My last T would not consult with me on the phone and her secretary scheduled my appointment. And she didn't turn out so well. My current T started with a phone consultation with me (which was free) before I came to see her. Of course I was so nervous I couldn't ask the questions I meant to ask, but it was a good sign. She also scheduled the appointment with me, not a secretary, which I liked. Another thing is that she was so nice and soothing on the phone with me. She was a good listener and I could tell. So keep your ears open for that when you look for a T. Check how you feel after you first talk to them. Do you feel understood, or do you feel like they didn't get it? Do you feel confused? Trust your gut. Don't keep seeing a T who doesn't feel right to you.