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Old Sep 25, 2020, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ElectricManatee View Post
Here is one quick guide to all the letters.

I have found that training/experience and personality are more important than the degree/license they hold when it comes to figuring out if a therapist is a good fit. Although I will say that the therapist I have seen who is made of the toughest stuff and really likes to go deep into things has a PhD.

I agree with this. Ex-T was an LCSW-C. But she had more years of experience than ex-MC or Dr. T, who are both PhDs. And very different in personality and how they approach therapy.