How To Choose A Psychotherapist

By Jerry Gelbart, M.D., F.A.P.A.
Psychiatrist

Most people I talk to have no idea where to start looking when they want a good therapist. Many therapists can be amiable, supportive, encouraging, but in 2013 we need to expect more than that. We now have therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and others that have been shown to be effective in scientific studies, and many therapists are not up to date with these. For example, many therapists still use older models such as Jungian, Analysis, or Supportive therapies that have not proven to be cost-effective in getting the job done.

Here are 7 things to look for if you’re choosing a therapist: http://thepotentmind.com/how-to-choose-a-psychotherapist/#!