A highly recommended, experienced and licensed therapist may have the right credentials, with a wall covered with prestigious diplomas and certificates, and still not be very effective in helping you. As ironic, an unknown unlicensed therapist with a limited amount of experience may be just the right match for you. Some people have a natural ability to listen and communicate well with others. This factor alone can sometimes make all the difference in being helped. In the long run, the theoretical practice style or technique one uses may not make much difference at all. Most likely, the ideal therapist for you has a healthy balance of:
• professional credentials and training
• a natural ability to communicate
• a long history of having helped many others effectively with caring and respect.