My mom...sad news

[Crankin]

Master's level therapists are either like me, a professional counselor (called different things in different states), or a licensed social worker. You are not allowed to practice as a Master's level psychologist... used to be, but not since the 80s. They only get the master's on the way to a PhD or PsyD.
I also started with a therapist from DH's EAP program a few years ago. After a few sessions (5) she referred me to a woman in my area. I actually liked her better than the one I went to for two years!
Recommendations are good, but I think a good match is very dependent on the 2 personalities involved, so who is good for one person may not be a good match for his/her friend.

[Catrin]

Thanks for the tips, I see her Monday.

I went to a visitation at a funeral home tonight (someone from church), a co-worker passed last night, another co-worker had a death in his family today...ready for this week to be over

[OakLeaf]

Recommendations are good, but I think a good match is very dependent on the 2 personalities involved, so who is good for one person may not be a good match for his/her friend.

That's what I meant, and why I specified someone in the health care field who would have dealt with many therapists in the area. When I was getting ready to start back into therapy I asked my long-time psychiatrist for a couple of names. I went to one she recommended, and I clicked with her right away, better than any therapist I'd ever found my way to on my own.

[malkin]

+1 on finding a therapist who is a good match.
Don't hesitate to stop seeing someone you don't connect with. What would be the point?!

[Crankin]

I wrote my response before I saw your comment, Oak! That should teach me to read.
Not good for a former Language Arts teacher.

[Giulianna23]

Long time since I logged in to this site. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother (((Catrin))).