Choosing a Therapist: A Practical Guide to the House of Mirrors.  Edited by Dr. Allen A. Winebarger, Ph.D., Dr. Carlos Poston, Ph.D., and Dr. Charles Ruby, Ph.D., Kimberly Dickman, M.A. 

copyright © PWPC 2000

First published in August, 2000 this easy-to-read book is designed to give you the tools you need to effectively find and hire a therapist, counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist for yourself or for those close to you.  This volume contains contributions from a wide range of doctoral level therapists and clinicians, and is designed to serve as your road map to the often confusing web of counseling, clinical and other mental health services.  You may purchase this book in its paper form, or as an electronic document that may be downloaded to your computer.  

Figuring out how to take advantage of the services offered by psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers--without being taken advantage of--can often be a very difficult task.  A confusing collection of professionals calling themselves "therapists", "counselors", "clinicians" and "mental health professionals" awaits the unprepared consumer.  This brief, easy to read guide is designed to give you the tools you need to make sense of the dizzying array of services and professionals, and to get the assistance you desire with a minimum amount of hassle or confusion.

Key Benefits

• Contains vital information for consumers of therapy or counseling services
• Teaches consumers how to tell the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor.
• Contains strategies for hiring, or firing a therapist.
• Previews what to expect as a consumer of therapy services.
• Describes the rights of the consumer of therapy services.
• Contains vital information about what therapists should, and should not do.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1:  What Everyone Should Know When Shopping For A Therapist:  A Survival Manual

Chapter 2:  What Does The Word “Therapist” Mean, And How Can I Tell Them Apart? 

Chapter 3:  What Is Change And How Do I Recognize It?

Chapter 4:  How Different “Types” Of Therapists View Change

Chapter 5:  How Do I Choose The “Therapist” Who’s Right For Me: A Buyer’s Guide For A Used Therapist

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