Speaking from (successful) experiences with therapy: For me the key to having success with therapy is to do your due diligence with respect to cost and persona

Speaking from (successful) experiences with therapy: For me the key to having success with therapy is to do your due diligence with respect to cost and personal fit ahead of time. At some point in my previous attempts at therapy it became work, and because of fit and/or cost issues with my therapist it was easy to convince myself to not go. I’ve had a lot of success with my most recent attempt. Assuming you are in the US be warned that the mental health system is awful and finding a therapist is going to take some work. 0) Figure out what kind of treatment you are seeking. Talk therapy is a good place to start IMO if what you’re experiencing isn’t unbearable and not very longstanding. 1) Start with your insurance. This greatly limits your options because mental health caregivers get paid less when accepting insurance than with patients paying out of pocket, but it makes treatment very affordable to you. 2) Find a professional with an office you can easily get to during the week. This is another cost dimension and you want to make it as easy as possible for yourself to stick with it. 3) If you found someone that seems promising, ask for a short call to introduce yourself and get pick the caregiver’s brain on their approach to treatment. Make sure it’s something you can buy into and feel good about. Think about goals, preferences w/r/t medication, etc. 4) Be patient. It’s going to take time and work. Good luck!