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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.

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.

Do you go to church? Pastors often have a few that they can recommend.

@BabyBoecksMom: Maybe there is some kind of therapy referral service in your area? I know of this one in seattle:
http://www.therapyreferral.org

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!

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.