Eindoofus, you are interested in neurons, neurotransmitters, etc. hmm; how would you feel coming to a psychologist and wanting her/him to take a genuine interest in what's in your heart and on your mind, yet T's mind is on the brain, the neurons and the neurotransmitters? I'd not like it at all, to say the least.

I do have one suggestion to make. I am basing it on my experience in the course of working with eight therapists. And that is, GET YOURSELF INTO GOOD COMPETENT THERAPY. There ain't nothin' like a therapist who has done her own catharsis, her own healing, and has a level of self-awareness that precludes her imposing her needs on the therapy hour. I work best with a T who has good healthy boundaries, a high level of self-awareness, professionalism, compassionate, takes a genuine interest in me and my problems and sincerely wishes for my good, is well-trained to deal with transference and countertransference, is respectful of my needs, and can deal well with whatever I bring into our work.

Those T's who had not done their own healing and hadn't gotten the right training, they were a waste of my time and energy and money.

Best of luck to you!
By the way, there's a book I picked up at Strand, it's called Four Years of Therapy. There's another great book I came across at Barnes and Noble, with actual sessions transcribed. I don't have the name of the book right now, when I find it I'll post.

I am still in my undergrad program, and I find that beig in therapy with a real good T is giving me so much hands-on training. I certainly look to her as my mentor for when I'll be doing work in this field.

Take care,