Patricia and Nicole share advice on how to find a therapist that is right for you regardless of your identity with added advice for folks who are queer and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Finding a therapist can be inaccessible, difficult, and overwhelming, and in this episode we try to demystify and simplify the process. We offer not only advice on how to find a therapist that meets your needs and finding therapists for a diverse range of identities, but we also talk about why a person might want to go to therapy at all.

Mentioned on the show:

• Types of Therapy via Psychology Today

• Dope Therapy: A Radical Guide to Owning Your Therapy Journey by Shani Tran

• EEDA Newsletter Volume 1, Resources 11: A Bit of Therapy, As a Treat - includes crisis line links, resources to help you figure out if therapy is right for you, and resources on finding affordable therapy

• EEDA Newsletter Vol 5, Iss 5: How to Find a Therapist - includes template for initial email to potential therapists, recommended therapist consultation questions (and resources to more), links to further resources on finding a therapist, long list of diverse therapist directories, and more

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