Does anyone know any site that offers reports that rate the quality of service and credentials of therapists, and psychotherapists? I appreciate your feedback.

[ECHOES]

No, sorry it wouldn't work, I don't think. We all value different things and each T is an individual as well.

[Fuzzybear]

Tis also true for people in general.

[Goldi]

I completely agree with the other posts as to rating a T. Recommendations from others is usually a good way to go. You can usually check certain credintials and licensing through either your insurance or your state licensing board. While not foolproof by far......most states have an online locator for license verification which lists status and any disciplinary actions on the books. This will tell you the legal stuff, but not how YOU will or won't connect with a T. The link below has listings of state licensing agencies.
http://www.psychwatch.com/license.htm

[Perna]

http://www.metanoia.org/imhs/ does for online therapists.

Here's questions to ask once you have a therapist so you can "rate" how well they're working for you:

http://www.healthyplace.com/communit...room/psych.htm

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http://www.metanoia.org/imhs/ does for online therapists.

Here's questions to ask once you have a therapist so you can "rate" how well they're working for you:

http://www.healthyplace.com/communit...room/psych.htm

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Thank you, Perna. I find that HealthyPlace.com is especially helpful. I have had such a difficult time deciding whether to leave my previous T. Right now, I am struggling with the doubt that there can be someone out there that can help me.

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Tis also true for people in general.

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I don't mean to judge anyone. I am struggling to regain the trust that there's at least one therapist that can help me. The last therapist I had pushed me beyond what I was able to handle and ended up in a car accident.

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Goldi said:
I completely agree with the other posts as to rating a T. Recommendations from others is usually a good way to go. You can usually check certain credintials and licensing through either your insurance or your state licensing board. While not foolproof by far......most states have an online locator for license verification which lists status and any disciplinary actions on the books. This will tell you the legal stuff, but not how YOU will or won't connect with a T. The link below has listings of state licensing agencies.
http://www.psychwatch.com/license.htm

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Thank you, Goldi for the link.

[sunrise]

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[Here's questions to ask once you have a therapist so you can "rate" how well they're working for you:

http://www.healthyplace.com/communit...room/psych.htm

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Perna, I found that site and its rating system very interesting! I don't agree with all of it, but it definitely raised a lot of good points. Here is their rating scheme for how a person finds their therapist:

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TABLE 1: The Referral
Rate Your Therapist
I know of this therapist because:

Sound Answers
My local Medical Society/Mental Health Association/professional organization recommended him/her.
My family doctor recommended him/her.
He/she came to see me for a consultation when I was in the hospital.
A friend who's a psychiatrist/psychologist/social worker/mental health professional recommended him/her.
My employer/principal/lawyer recommended I see him/her.

Questionable Answers
My former/present therapist recommended him/her.
He/she is the therapist I was assigned to in a group practice/clinic.
He/she is at the clinic where my health plan requires me to go.
I picked him/her out of the phone book.
I pass his/her office on my way to work.

Unsound Answers: Reconsider Your Choice of Therapist
I saw his/her name in a telephone book/on television/in the paper.
He/she works in a different section of my office complex
His/her office is in my apartment building.

Dangerous Answers: Beware of This Therapist
A coworker/social acquaintance/relative sees/used to see him/her and says he/she is good.
I used to see him/her with my parents/children/spouse in family therapy and I liked him/her.
My daughter/son goes to school with his/her daughter/son.
I've heard him/her lecture and he/she sounds like a good therapist
He/she is my minister, so I know him.
I've read his/her books/seen him/her on television/heard him/her on the radio.
His wife/her husband is one of my friends.
I met him/her at a party and he/she gave me his/her card. I took a course from him/her and he/she seemed really insightful.
I used to date him/her/I'm currently dating him/her, so he/she must know me pretty well.
He/she is one of my father's/mother's colleagues.
He/she is a coworker and seems bright and helpful.
He/she is a friend/used to be a friend of the family.

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The way I found my first counselor was in the "Questionable" category. The way I found my current therapist was in the "Sound" category.

[Perna]

I never really found my therapists for myself. The first batches :-) I was assigned when I made appointments at places after calling hotlines and my "good" therapist was recommended to me by my group therapist after the group therapist did an interview with me for the purpose of finding me someone to replace the idiot, er, therapist who had moved :-)