Finding the right therapist, counselor or psychiatrist?

[whydoiwanttobealone]

I have been to a few counselors but was not very helpful. Any tips on how to find the right one for me in my area?

[Stilltrying_]

It's difficult to say as you don't say what country or area you are in. Here in the UK there are counselling organisations who have a list of therapists. I read the profiles and then chose a couple to "try out". It's trial and error. The most important thing I would say is that you feel a "rapport" with your therapist and find the experience helpful although that could take around 4 or 5 sessions to establish I would say. Gemmalouise x

[whydoiwanttobealone in reply to Stilltrying_]

very true and thank you for the advice. I am in USA in the Greater Cincinnati area.

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There aren't any tips really sometimes you have To go through a few to find the one that fits you

[Lauxa]

I got my recommendation from a church friend, actually was attending buddhist church at the time, but the people I met there had similar values and were able to point me to a good one.