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How to Choose a Therapist | Psychology Today

This Psychology Today blog post provides advice on how to choose a therapist. The author, a clinical professor of psychiatry, emphasizes the importance of finding a therapist who is not overly attached to a specific therapy "brand" or diagnosis and instead focuses on developing a shared understanding of the patient's psychological issues. The author also discusses the importance of a strong "therapeutic alliance" based on mutual agreement about the purpose of therapy and the methods used to achieve it.

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This Psychology Today blog post provides advice on how to choose a therapist. The author, a clinical professor of psychiatry, emphasizes the importance of finding a therapist who is not overly attached to a specific therapy "brand" or diagnosis and instead focuses on developing a shared understanding of the patient's psychological issues. The author also discusses the importance of a strong "therapeutic alliance" based on mutual agreement about the purpose of therapy and the methods used to achieve it.

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