[Crook32]

I am looking for a new T again and am trying to understand the different credentials.
LCSW
LCSW-C
LCPC
LGPC
LMSW
MSW
PhD
PsyD

I have always ended up with LCSW-Cs but with everyone seeking therapy from being stuck in the house I have found everywhere has a waitlist unless you are willing to see someone with only 1 or 2 years experience. I am scared that any mention of SI and they will freak out. My pdoc wanted me to find a PhD or a PsyD but I didn’t like and of them. I miss the days when you could be seen within a week or two. The worst thing I ever did was leave my old T. We had our issues but at least we had a connection.

[ElectricManatee]

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.

[ScarletPimpernel]

I've had mft, lcsw, PhD, and PsyD. L is PhD. T is PsyD. Ex-T was PhD. First adult T was mft. None of their degrees have made a difference between how good or bad they are. It's more their modalities and personalities that matter.

[LonesomeTonight]

Originally Posted by ElectricManatee

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.

[zoiecat]

The PhD one I saw was next to worthless. It was mainly like chatting with a friend each week. My current T who seems to have the best traing and modality for me is an LPCC. He is a trauma specialist so I think his particilar training is more important than the title.