https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:14:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1966828 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:40:56 +0000 BSB 1966828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, it was just picking one from my insurance list and reading their bio on their strategies or method. Also, location and office hours was important for me. I wanted to make sure they had weekend or late night hours so I could see them after work. If I like them, set up an appt to see them. Then meeting them. Sometimes things just click, sometimes they'll say something in session #5 that just rubs you the wrong way. Sometimes you can see past it, but sometimes you can't. That's when I would try someone else. You want to make sure you feel comfortable sharing everything with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1966816 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:26:54 +0000 bpcmarj 1966816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours was recommended by friends. Turns out there are 5 or 6 people where I work who use the same one. It was a great recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1966812 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:17:33 +0000 lady grey 1966812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Maybe there is some kind of therapy referral service in your area? I know of this one in seattle:<br /> <a href="http://www.therapyreferral.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.therapyreferral.org</a></p> <p>I asked my ND to recommend one, and saw someone I ended up recommended to many friends. If you can think of any friends you feel comfortable talking with about it, definitely ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965840 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:47:49 +0000 simplyfelicity 1965840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: This is how I did it, too. My insurance is taken by nearly everyone so I did an online search which lead me to my therapist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965825 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:41:16 +0000 photojane 1965825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you go to church? Pastors often have a few that they can recommend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965817 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:38:16 +0000 IRunForFun 1965817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I searched online, basically. I looked at doctors in my network, focused on the specialty I was looking for, and then read reviews. I also talked to more than one on the phone and chose the one I felt I connected best with. I've been happy with my choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965813 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:36:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1965813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My insurance carrier helped me narrow down therapists that were convenient. Then, I visited their websites and read reviews online. I ended up calling one and spoke to him over the phone before my actual session. Immediately he validated my feelings and spoke with authority- both things I liked. I had a back up one that I also reached out to as well, but I was distracted by his speaking voice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965806 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:32:57 +0000 Mamaof2 1965806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My insurance website is where I started - wanted to make sure it was covered. From there I spoke with 3 different therapists on the phone to get a feel for them and then chose one.</p> <p>@MaryM: yes and then I googled them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965801 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:31:29 +0000 MaryM 1965801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My insurance website was really helpful. It listed people and included what their specialties were. When I found a shorter list of who might work for me, I googled them to see if they'd published articles or done work in the community, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-therapist-how-did-you-pick-himher#post-1965795 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:29:59 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1965795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would like to start seeing a therapist just for my own well being and to help me deal with the challenges of being a busy, high strung mom, but I have no idea where to start. I know I could go through my insurance for a list, but I don't think that will necessarily give me the match that I need. I also feel weird asking friends for advice... because I don't know anyone who goes to a therapist. </p> <p>How did you find yours? </p>