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While a license does not guarantee you will like a therapist or that they are a 'good' therapist it does ensure that consumers have recourse should a therapist behave inappropriately or unethically. Below are links that go to each of the licensing boards organized by state and type of license.
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Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care
source: Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
An alternative approach to mental health care one that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit can play an important role in recovery and healing. Although some people with mental health problems recover using alternative methods alone, most people combine them with other, more traditional treatments - such as therapy and, perhaps, medication. It is crucial, however, to consult with your health care providers about the approaches you are using to achieve mental wellness. Although some alternative approaches have a long history, many remain controversial. The Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health was created in 1992 to help evaluate alternative methods of treatment and to integrate those that are effective into mainstream health care practice. read more >>

Choosing A Mental Health Therapist
source: Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
At some point in our lives, we all run into problems that seem too big or too persistent to handle alone. Yet our pride and fears can get in the way of asking for help. But making the decision to find help is a sign of strength and courage. And help is available. In fact, it can make the difference between feeling that things are spinning out of control and gaining new tools to turn life around in positive ways. read more >>

How To Choose A Therapist
source: Trauma Recovery Resource Network
Sometimes events that people experience or witness cause emotional pain and injury. Because of this event some people may feel overwhelmed and may need help dealing with the emotions, behaviors, and problems that result. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 30 million Americans need help dealing with events and their aftermath which seem beyond their control, such as crime, accident, disaster, traumatic grief, violence, and situations where they have felt helplessness, hopelessness, and horror. Grief, depression, stress, traumatic stress, or substance abuse may result. Many of the disorders and mental injuries that are described in the preceding page on trauma effect the stresses of daily living and can, at times, be significantly debilitating. read more >>

How to Pay For Mental Health Services
source: Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
The high price of health care can make treatment out of reach for many people. Those who do not have health insurance - more than 38 million Americans - often avoid treatment entirely because costs can be staggering. The cost of mental health services is a financial challenge for just about everyone. This fact sheet discusses ways to pay for care and suggests resources for people who need more information. For people experiencing mental health problems - such as anxiety or depression - brief yet effective treatment options exist. For people with severe mental illness, treatment is also effective, although it may take longer and cost more. In either case, treatment works for most people and helps many recover and get on with their lives. read more >>

Tips & Advice For Seeking a Professional's Help
source: John Grohol, PsyD
There is lots of advice people can give you about a lot of things in life. Choosing a therapist is one such thing, and like with most advice, you have to take what you can use and discard the rest. There is no magic formula for finding a good therapist, one you trust and feel comfortable with. I'm also going to be realistic in this essay. Realistic in the sense that not everyone has a choice between the very best and the second best. Often our choices boil down to the lesser of two evils, or a choice between multiple candidates who don't stand out from each other. Our choices are further hampered by the system in which we're making that choice, whether it be managed care, an insurance company, or a public sector environment. read more >>

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Other Resources on the Web

About Psychotherapy - The goal in creating this site was to explain psychotherapy in clear and accessible language -- to demystify the whole subject, without trivializing it. In reading through these pages, you can learn about depression, phobias, anxiety, obsession, attention deficit, learning disability, and a host of other related issues; there are also sections on behavior therapy, children and adolescents, couples, biofeedback, and many more. Primarily, though, you will come away understanding psychotherapy: What it is, how it works, why go, why stop (and when), and what should and should not happen there.

American Psychiatric Association - Mental disorders, like many other medical illnesses, are not uncommon. In any given year, one out of five adult Americans experiences a mental illness or emotional problem severe enough to require treatment. These disorders impair how people feel, think, and act, and interfere with their effectiveness at work and school and their relationships with friends and family.

Rights and Responsibilities in Psychotherapy - Informed consent in mental health services is one of the most important and least understood concepts with which consumer/survivors must deal. Dr. Laura Brown has written the following document for her clients and has given Sidran permission to post it for reproduction and individual use. It is an excellent tool for survivor empowerment, providing practical application of the education and information Sidran advocates.

A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services - Twenty percent of adult Americans (or one in five) will have a mental illness during their lifetime that is severe enough to require treatment, and many more have problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives. Often these people suffer in silence, rather than admit they need help. Asking for help is not an easy thing for many people to do, but it is a wise move when a person feels that something is wrong. This page is a guide to locating mental health services. Many individuals who are looking for help for themselves or a loved one ask the same questions.

Guide to Psychotherapists in Private Practice - There are hundreds of therapeutic orientations; below is a list of orientations found in the Guide, plus some that have been well-known or in frequent use over the years.

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