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Originally Posted by stopdog
I saw one about 14 years ago or so who had a lot of credentials, was recommended by someone I respect, had a ph.d and who was the worst therapist I have ever met save for one man who was just an arrogant jerk. For me, credentials did nothing. They do have to be female and older than me.
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I'm sorry you had that experience. Of course, there are duds in every profession, despite credentials. But I still maintain that credentials increase the odds of finding a quality therapist. The level of knowledge is vastly different at the PhD, and the requirement for self-examination and supervision is far more extensive. I think it increases the likelihood of weeding out ill-informed and/or compromised therapists. The codes of conduct, in some states, can also be more stringent.
My T was also an ABPP, which is the highest certification available. Another indication of knowledge base. None of this insures a personality fit, but I think does go far to insure competence.