Can you do a short phone call with potential Ts to see if they are worth evening going to initial appointment? I know many Ts here will do that.

I have never really had to search for Ts. Either the exception of the one T who I did interview and thought she was crazy. my Ts have come as recommendations from my other providers.

When I was seeing thinking about seeing current Ts we had a bit of back and for email and phone calls before maki ng an appointment. During one of the calls she expressed concern that I might find the travel to much since her office is 40 miles away and I would have to get out of work early to see her. That told me I needed to pursue working with her.