Find a Therapist

Finding a therapist, psychiatrist, treatment center, or support group can be complicated. Psychology Today offers a convenient tool to help you find support.

What to Look For in a Mental Health Professional

It’s important to find a therapist, or other mental health professional, that earns your trust, communicates with you, and challenges you respectfully. Some people would also prefer to see a therapist who shares their gender, sexual orientation, cultural orientation, or race.

Therapy conducted over the phone or online can also be highly effective options, especially if in-person visits aren’t accessible for you or someone you know.

How to Use Psychology Today

If there is a crisis, do not wait.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or has harmed themselves or others, call 911.

If you or a someone you know are having thoughts of suicide, call 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. En Español: 1-888-628-9454; for the deaf and hard of hearing: Dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255.

You can also text HOME to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor at the Crisis Text Line.