*Disclaimer: I want to emphasis that any kind of romantic relationship and/or sexual contact between a therapist and client is unethical, illegal and should be reported to the Grievance Board of the state the therapist practices in, if any misconduct occurs. I draw the parallel between dating and finding a therapist to bring some humor and levity to the sometimes frustrating task of finding a therapist.
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Finding a good therapist, like finding a romantic partner, is not always easy.
However, in both cases, finding ‘the right one’ has a huge pay off when it comes to your overall sanity and well-being.
Surprisingly, there are many similarities between the initial stages of dating and finding a good therapist. If you have ever gone through the modern dating process in the United States, you may already have some of the skills needed to find a good therapist. (See, all those tedious coffee dates with strangers really did benefit your mental health!) Continue reading “How Finding a Therapist Can Feel Like Dating*”
Arianna Smith, LPC, IFS Certified Therapist 