My first therapist was selected purely by location and that they took my insurance. It didn't really occur to me to shop around. She was a poor fit. Second therapist was a referral from my first therapist. Again, didn't occur to me to shop around, and again a poor fit.

Fast forward a few years, I'd moved to another state, and I decided to try to find a new therapist. I went to see one, decided she was a fruitcake, then took my time selecting another therapist and found one that's perfect for me. So, I guess it took me two tries to find someone. I don't count my experiences with my first two therapists.