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Originally Posted by Skies
It depends on the school of thought and/or individual preference.
Psychoanalysts are experts in transference and generally will work with anyone with ET as long as it takes to resolve it. Look for someone who is a certified psychoanalyst.
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The big issue, as other people have mentioned, is that Transference is generally not taught or if it is taught then it is only understood philosophically. There is a very good reason for this: Transference isn't taught it is experienced. What this means is that if the therapist has not had therapy with someone who understands and works with transference, then they do not have the experience and understanding to work with transference.
A therapist must have done their own work on their own transferences in therapy in order for them to be able to work with others on theirs.
When interviewing prospective therapists, ask if they have had their own therapy. Ask if they have worked with transference. This will be crucial to finding the T you need.