Academic and professional training that includes a minimum of a masters degree (M.A., M.S., M.S.W.) or doctoral level (Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D.).
– Licensed to practice in your state (clinical psychologist, marriage & family therapist, licensed clinical social worker).
– Personal characteristics and relational style with which you feel safe, comfortable and understood.
– Works with the whole person including the spiritual, psychological, physical, and relational aspects of your being.
– Adequate level of experience, years in practice and demonstrated competence with the issues for which you are seeking help.
– Practices according to highest ethical standards regarding confidentiality, fees, and professional boundaries.
– Good reputation among colleagues, peers and community.
– Member in good standing of the professional associations that is appropriate to the therapist’s license and practice.