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I'm researching seeing a counselor or therapist for the first time..oh you know for various reason. ;)
Car accident PTSD, personal, and possibly relationship with or without my significant other.
Anyone have inside opinion or experience with anyone in Ballard that you do or don't reccomend and how it all works?
Thanks!
Cate
onlineMember
Three pieces of advice. Learn what the different initials after therapist names mean and choose one who is fully licensed. (For example a LMHC is fully licensed but a LMHCA is not). Two reasons for that, experience does matter and it is more likely to be covered by insurance if the therapist is licensed. Secondly, figure out the financial aspects first, who your insurance will cover or if the therapist does a sliding fee scale etc. It can be very disappointing to start working with someone and then find out that the insurance won't cover it. Finally, and I highly recommend this, treat this as if you are hiring someone, because you are. Meet with three potential therapists, come prepared with questions to ask them and pick the one that you can best see yourself working with. There needs to be a good match.
You can find good therapists at some local agencies as well as in private practice. Just like in medicine, there are generalists who treat a wide variety of clients as well as highly specialized therapists who are narrowly focused. Don't be afraid to ask a potential therapist what type of clients they work with and their experience/training with your particular areas of concern.
Tamara Anderson is a local therapist with Ballard connections, although her office is on Lake Union. I only know her as a friend, not professionally, but I've always thought she seemed like she'd be great at her work. Here's her website: http://tamaralynnanderson.com/ She offers a free session to make sure it is a good match before starting in earnest.
miss julie
offlineMember
My family works with a great therapist in Fremont right by the Troll Bridge, if that's not too far for you. Wanda Welch Bresnick. (206) 548-0409.
Thank you so much for the helpful advice!
I'm not driving at the moment so as local as possible is important..but of course being a productive match even more so considering the subject area.
Happy Holiday Monday y'all
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