How to find a therapist in NJ..

Finding a therapist can be tough. People ask me all the time, “Dana, how do I find a therapist?!”. I always recommend that people know and understand different treatment styles. Therapists are trained in many different ways and get drawn to different treatment modalities and styles. For example, anxiety disorders can be treated with CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy, just to name a few! I would google a bit about each treatment, or even call and ask some therapists about their styles and treatment approach. Most therapists in New Jersey offer free consultation calls, take them up on them! Make a list of 3-4 therapists that you think would be good to work with. Bergen county, Ocean County, Monmouth county, you can google the therapists in those areas and make some phone calls! Ask as many questions as you can; Whats their experience? How do they handle different issues? How do they track progress? What results has their past clients had? Do they work with any other professionals in the area? (Dietitians, psychiatrists, doctors, school personal, group counselors etc.). The great thing now, is that many therapists offer teletherapy! So now you can see your therapist from the comfort of your home. Perhaps you live in Camden County or Passaic County and you’re looking for a therapist that specializes in OCD and the closest in New Jersey is a 2 hour drive. Teletherapy is great for this, it can connect you to therapists and mental health providers all over the state.