Field Guide to Finding a Therapist

So you've decided to take the first step and find a therapist, amazing! Except now you're 15 Psychology Today profiles deep, everyone offers a "warm, collaborative space," and you're still unsure who to reach out to.

How to Choose a Therapist (Without Losing Your Mind) is a 10-page guide for anyone starting therapy for the first time

or looking for a better fit. Written by registered psychologist Sarah O'Brien, it walks you through where to look, what to ask, and how to tell whether you feel heard or understood.

Inside the guide, you'll find:

• Plain language explanations of common therapist credentials and approaches like CBT, ACT, and EMDR
• A step-by-step search plan that takes your budget, insurance, schedule and preferences into account
• Questions you can bring to a consultation, even if you're unsure how to explain what you need
• Green flags and red flags to look for as you get to know a therapist
• A simple. message you can use if you decide to switch, plus a quick-start checklist

Whether you're opening your first therapist directory or trying again after a rough experience, this guide gives you a concrete next step.

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Format: A 10-page downloadable PDF for personal, educational use

Written by: Sarah O'Brien, M.A.CP, R. Psych and Certified EMDR Therapist