Patient guides
Room for your questions.
Practical reading about psychotherapy, treatment decisions, and finding a place to begin.
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Choosing care
Can my psychiatrist also be my therapist?
Understanding the kind of relationship you are looking for can make the search for care more focused.
Read the guide Treatment decisionsHow do we decide about therapy and medication?
A treatment recommendation should come with an explanation you can understand and a chance to discuss your concerns.
Read the guide Getting startedWhat if I do not know what to say in therapy?
You can begin with an unfinished thought. Finding words for your experience can be part of the work.
Read the guideNo guides match that search. Try “therapy,” “medication,” or “begin.”