Finding a therapist is like finding a friend

Finding the right therapist is like finding a friend. It's very personal.

A therapist may be good for one person, but not so good for another.

So you need to find a therapist who is right for you personally.

Of course, credentials are very important. But nothing beats the value of having a connection with someone who will be helping you or a loved on in such a personal way.

You can research therapists in your area, with information specific to that problem.

Find a marriage counselor, an individual therapist, or someone to help you with anxiety, someone to help with a child, or just someone to talk to.

How to research a therapist

We offer you detailed information, in-depth, information on therapists located in cities around the USA. See therapists in your city to select a therapist by state, city or neighborhood.

For example, we have therapists and marriage counselors in Tucson, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, Pasadena, San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, Hartford, Washington DC, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis, Saint Louis, Charlotte, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Reno, New York City, Cincinnati, Portland, Philadelphia, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Salt Lake City, Fairfax (VA), Seattle, and many many more locations.

Each therapist offers you a free first visit if they do meet with you.

This is the most detailed and helpful way to find a therapist anywhere.

When you look up a therapist you will learn in depth valuable information about each therapist.

You will learn the following information about each therapist you research:

• Discover the therapist's background, licenses, and credentials. Learn about the person - where they went to school, why they became a therapist, what they love about their work.

• Personal information about the therapist so you can see that they share your values and is someone you are compatible with.
• Complete information on fees and insurance the therapist accepts (note that many therapists accept insurance of various types, but some do not)

• how the therapist can be reached off-hours, and much more that is very helpful to know.
• Detailed information about the therapist's approach to your specific issues Learn stories of how the therapist has helped clients in the past. Learn about the therapist's perspective.

Finding a marriage counselor or couples counselor

The biggest demand we see for therapists is for a marriage counselor or couples counselor

There are two reasons for this.

First, our primary relationship is the most critical part of our personal life. If things aren't right with our husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, then things aren't right in our overall life.

Second, problems in our lives often show up in our relationships.

We may think we have a problem with the other person, but the problem is often with ourselves.

Sometimes people start with couples therapy, and then one or the other partner begins seeing a therapist individually.

The couple continues with couples counseling and the partner continues with his or her individual counseling, often with a separate therapist.

Find out more about how a marriage counselor can help and then locate a good couples counselor who can help you.

For some examples:

• You can find a Houston marriage counselor or get Houston couples counseling

• Or find a good Los Angeles couples counselor

• Or a San Franscisco couples counselor, for gay or straight, married, unmarried, civil unions and so on.

• You may also find a great New York marriage counselor to help you and your significant other

• or get Philadelphia marriage counseling if you happen to live in the Philly area.

The easiest way to find someone is to use the "Find a Therapist" box at the top of this page, and enter your zip code.

Benefits of premarital counseling

Many couples therapists can help you with premarital counseling or pre-marriage counseling as it is often called.

It can be helpful if you've had a rocky relationship with your partner and you want to get things straightened out before you get married.

You can get premarital counseling from a church or community organization. Often these can help a healthy couple that hasn't had problems in their relationships. But if you have had issues in your relationships, you might be helped more by a couples therapist who can work with both of you.

Therapy for anxiety and depression

Many therapists do treatment of depression with professional psychotherapy.

Depression and anxiety are often two sides of the same coin. The two problems are probably the most common reasons that individuals seek out therapy.

One of the most effective means of treating depression and anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. There are other means of treating anxiety and depression, besides CBT, or along with CBT.

Depression therapy can be combined with medication such as Zoloft, Prozac or Welbutrin under supervision of a physician, and many therapists will work with a psychiatrist to help you find the right medication and dosage.

Some examples:

• Find a New York therapist for anxiety and depression

• or get therapy in Minneapolis for anxiety and depression

Post traumatic stress therapy and therapy for bad memories

People have sometimes been victims of abuse. This can be sexual abuse or physical abuse. Or it can be the result of a violent event such as a violent workplace event or violent incident.

Some of our therapists have worked with sufferers who were involved in 9/11. These clients have had recurring nightmares, trouble focusing on their work, inability to stay on task, difficulty in their relationships, eating or drinking problems, and more.

You may want to seek therapy for traumatic events to help you recover. Find out how a trauma specialist therapist offers a way for you to get over the effects of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and past memories that are hurting you today.

You can use this website to find a trauma therapy or therapy for trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder therapy. PTSD therapy and post traumatic stress disorder therapy and trauma therapy. Get trauma therapy for you or a loved one who has witnessed or experienced a catastrophic event.

Examples:

• A Naples therapist for trauma and recovery can help you get over PTSD and troubles with past abuse.

• Or consider getting therapy from a New York psychotherapist for trauma and recovery

Individual psychotherapy to help you be better adjusted to life

All of our therapists offer psychotherapy to individuals. Sometimes it is best to get therapy on your own rather than with your spouse or with your significant other.

Many people report that a good psychotherapist can give them help with repeating past mistakes that hurt them again and again.

We get caught up in patterns that we cannot break ourselves out of without competent help. A good therapist can often make the difference.

Drug addiction and alcohol addiction therapy

A Drug and alcohol addiction therapist can help you or your loved one who is recovering from the damage that substance abuse often causes.

It isn't just a user who suffers from substance abuse. Those who love that person also suffer. Find a therapist who won't judge you and who will help you when things seem their most bleak.

Examples:

• You can find a Detroit therapist who helps addiction

• Check out Hopkins addiction therapist and often you can start getting help quickly.

• Locate a New York drugs and alcohol counselor

Professional therapy can help sex addiction

Find out about therapy for harmful Internet sex behaviors which hurt a career or ruin a relationship.

We offer therapists who can help you cut down or stop those behaviors altogether that are jeopardizing your job and possibly your life.

Help for Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD/ADHD therapy

Many of our therapists can help with children and adolescents with ADD and ADHD, as well as adults

One ADD/ADHD therapist in Fairfax has helped many parents, children and adolescents with ADD or ADHD, or those who may not be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder but who may suffer some of the symptoms.

Many children and adolescents with ADD or ADHD are especially bright but have difficulty fitting into the roles we assign them in the classroom or in organized activities. This isn't always bad as many children and adolescents with hyperactivity turn into some of the smartest and most successful adults. But they can require a lot of patience and help in dealing with them. A trained therapist can assist you in this situation, whether you consider medication such as Ritalin or Adderal, or not.

Find a therapist for other concerns - first visit is free

Our system shows you therapists and lets you read detailed information about how they work with the following issues:

• Families of drug and alcohol addicts
• Adoption situations and attachment issues
• Anger management
• Bipolar (manic-depressive)
• High conflict relationships
• Career development and transitions
• Divorce and separation
• Bulemia, anorexia, overeating
• Difficult family problems
• Gay/Lesbian issues
• Death, grief and loss
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Panic attacks
• Parenting issues
• Unreasonable fears and phobias
• Counseling before marriage
• Sexual difficulties
• Difficulty sleeping
• Step-family difficulties
• Issues with changing gender (you or loved one)
• Freedom from the effects of traumatic events
• Career development and transitions
• Women's issues with home and career
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Therapy for pre-teens and children