How can I go about finding a good psychiatrist or psychologist? I'm in a college town, so the psychology department (graduate) offers help, but I don't know how good that would be? Would a regular doctor know the best place to go?
2006-09-26 06:42:02 · 12 answers · asked by Squeegy 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Why do you need one?
2006-09-26 14:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Gyno or Gen Prac can set you up. You can check with the head of the psyche department at your school.
You'll probably want to see a psychologist. Most Psychiatrists do not do any shrinking anymore. They usually just write out prescriptions nowadays.
And Remember, a Shrink is like a piece of clothing, and not all clothes fit you just right. Same goes for shrinks.
2006-09-26 06:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should try out the psychology department just to see how you like it. But if its really serious ask a doctor or friends might know a good psychiatrist of their own.
2006-09-26 06:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by Xplicit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and talk to someone in the psychology dept. I saw a phd candidate as a therapist for a few mos, when I was a student, and she reffered me to a dr in my area. I think they have some sort of a "list" of who does what academically, and they can direct you to someone who deals specifically w/ your issues--sometimes.
2006-09-26 06:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a doctor (one that you trust) to refer you OFF the record.
2006-09-26 06:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by auniquekind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, because I belong to an HMO I would have to ask my doctor for a referral and go to the one he sends me to.
2006-09-26 06:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local mental hospital and check in. They will eventually assign you one. Best of luck!
2006-09-26 06:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by bold4bs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talking to you regular MD would be your best best for a recommendation.
2006-09-26 06:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by jelly-bean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow Pages.
Ask your friends.
2006-09-26 06:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor did...you should talk with your doctor about it
2006-09-26 06:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by Hex W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋