Finding a theapist

[PaperDolls]

I've been feeling very depressed lately, things are catching up with me I guess. Generally, I like to pretend everything is OK, let it build up, then explode. (I know, I know, but I've decided it's easier for me that way) I'm at the exploding point now, things that have gone on for the past year and a half with my alcoholic mother, me taking care of her, worrying about her, my parents divorce.....etc.

My point is, especially since I've read some things here, I've got codependency issues. I don't know what to do now.

How do I find a therapist in my area that deals with these issues. I know that I can check what a Dr.'s speciality is, but how do I know if I will "like" them and if we will "click"? It's scary to me, If I call some place, I don't even know what to say. "Hi, I'm stessed out and need to talk to someone who knows about codependency issues...". Why does that make me feel stupid? And how do I move past that?

[MarkSichelCSW]

I've got extensive written material on the subject of finding a therapist on my website:

www.psybersquare.com

Just click on the 4th headline down on the home page and you'll find a link to a series of articles about how to find a therapist.

Therapists are accustomed to people being anxious when they're looking for treatment, and anyone who makes you feel foolish rather than understanding your anxiety would not be the choice for you. Its a theapist;'s job to make the patient comfortable....not your job to get comfortable before you go.

But please read my written material on the subject; I think it'll help you alot.