How to look for a new therapist

Many of the Psychology Today profiles have a link to the therapist's website. So maybe try clicking on those to see if they give you a different sense of the T than just their profile?

Also, out of curiosity, I looked at the APA (American Psychological Association) site, and they have a "Find a Psychologist" search--it may be that psychologists might list themselves there but not on Psychology Today.

ETA: Also try your state's psychological association/licensing board--I just checked mine, and they have a search as well.

Great question!! Can you ask around for recommendations? I would also look outside PT I think of a lot of older Ts may not have an account there.

When looking for Emdr T my criteria was older than me (I am late 40s), within my community, female, took my insurance, was recommended by somebody I trust and not somebody I deal with on a frequent basis at my work.

Indeed up getting a female who takes my insurance and I have never dealt with through work. My psycho strongly suggested her and T seemed impressed by the limited contact. BUT she is 5 years younger and I drive almost an hour to see her.

I am not sure she is THE right person for me so I have looked at PT... nobody jumps out at me plus I know they have huge shoes to fill. Not sure anyone will fill those shoes.