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I'm curious and I think others might be as well. How does one possibly go about finding a therapist who is a good fit? It seems like searching for a needle in a haystack -- akin to finding a good life partner which requires lots of trial and error.

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I think for a lot of people it's trial and error. When I was researching, I went through a list of local therapists, reading their descriptions and website, and eventually narrowed the list down to 3-4. I then set up a session with all of them, and then made my decision. Worked for me.

I went to a doctor and got anti-depressants first. I didn't find a good therapist until a couple years later, but the meds helped.

yea zoloft gave me a new lease on life even at minimum doses.

But most therapists are useless.

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