I did what rednalexa suggested: asked for help and recommendations from folks in my life who have used mental health professionals and swear by them.
When I met professionals for an initial consultation, I paid close attention to my comfort with each and how I felt about sharing the deepest details of what has been one of the hardest periods of my life.
Through those recommendations, I found someone with whom I felt comfortable and chose to move forward.
Like many things in life, I recommend just taking a first step; in this case, an initial consultation. Follow your gut, if you can. Don't feel good about it? Don't move forward.
When I met professionals for an initial consultation, I paid close attention to my comfort with each and how I felt about sharing the deepest details of what has been one of the hardest periods of my life.
Through those recommendations, I found someone with whom I felt comfortable and chose to move forward.
Like many things in life, I recommend just taking a first step; in this case, an initial consultation. Follow your gut, if you can. Don't feel good about it? Don't move forward.