I have never been in therapy. I have had depression/anxiety issues for years but could keep it under control. I had surgery last year and it was a traumatic experience. Since then, my anxiety/depression/mood swings are out of control and effecting my entire life. I feel that a good T may be able to help me cope. I'm also having marital issues.

I found a psychologist on PsychologyToday that I'm thinking of contacting. He has almost 20 years of experience and listed "Trauma & PTSD" as one of his specialty. Reading his website where he has his policies/methods etc.....I get a feeling that we will click. He does not do EMDR but I dunno if that should be a requirement for me when looking for a T. I didn't find any male Ts in my area that does it.

My question is what do I say when I call him? His website says to call him and if he doesn't pick up, leave a msg...which makes me think he doesn't have a receptionist. So if I call and he picks up....what do I say? If I have a leave a voicemail, what do I say? This is causing me a lot of anxiety. "Hi, my name is x, and..." then what?!

P.S. If anyone here is in Htown and can give me references for a male T who is good...please let me know. You can even PM me. Thanks!