Prior to my first appointment, I entered her license number into the state's website just to verify that her license was active and she had no complaints filed against her. I think it is prudent to do that with medical doctors, therapists, and lawyers. On more than one occasion I have learned that the practitioner DID have complaints filed against them and elected not to see that practioner. It's just too darn easy for any Jo Schmo to put up a website and advertise as a professional service provider. I like to ensure that the person I am seeing is in fact qualified to do their job and has a good reputation. I am not, however, interested in learning any personal information about my T that way-- I just want to know she is not a serial killer or a T who has seriously f'd up other clients!