Hi,

Been there...after a really bad experience with a therapist (had to hire a lawyer and almost go to the licensing board), I was really gun shy of the whole process.

A good friend knowing that I needed some help asked a friend of hers if he knew anyone who could handle someone with high drama, a bad experience and trouble opening up.

He knew instantly of a person who has turned out to be pretty right on. I guess what I am saying is that if you have some friends that you trust or even some other professionals that you know ask them. Good people always know good people. You can even ask your friends not to let them know who it is for if you don't feel comfortable.

Hope this is helpful. If you do get some names you can look them up on the web to find out how long they have been practicing and if they have been published.

Good Luck