1. Jennine E. Estes, MFT #47653San Diego Marriage and Family TherapistFinding a Counselor How to find the best therapist for your situation in San Diego http://www.EstesTherapy.com http://www.estestherapy.com/relationshiptips Providing Counseling services for San Diego: Individual counseling, marriage counseling, premarital therapy, and LGBT/Gay counseling

2. Finding the best fit for youSearching for the right therapist that best fits your needs is no easy task. Yourcomfort level needs to be pretty high to truly allow yourself to open up withyour therapist. Picking the therapist that is right for you is very important. Andno decision should be made in haste.ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.Unlike certain clothing items that are one size fits all, therapy is not. IT isentirely a personal choice. With therapy, you have to shop around and do yourresearch.Here are some key components to think about when you are shopping around: 3. 1. Get Educated! Know what you are looking for. The mental health fieldis full of many options, some are: Marriage and Family Therapists Psychologists Psychiatrists Life Coach Understand what education and training they have: Ifyou are having struggles in your relationship, Marriageand Family Therapists have education and trainingspecifically focusing on relationship bonds andcommunication. Learn about their education. 4. 2. Review Your Options Picking through thePile of Therapists.While searchingthrough theCounselors in SanDiego, you will find along list. Take a lookaround online andsee whats out there. 5. 3. Look at The Pictures Photos Count. You know the phrase Dont judge a book by its cover well, sometimes you just have to do it. Lets face it, you will have look at the counselor for on-going. Get a feel for who you feel comfortable. 6. 4. Make Contact Call or email the therapist: Once you have narrowed downyour choices of all the San Diego Counselors/Therapists, nowits time to make contact. Ask the therapist how they work,techniques, and approach to yourspecific situation Also find out the theoreticalorientation they work from. Mostpeople dont know that there aremany schools of thought. 7. 5. Cost and Affordability Best bang for your buck. Money is no easy talk and therapy isa place that you should definitely not skimp. Therapy in SanDiego can be costly, but the more education, training, anddemand is one way to see the value in the therapist. Low Fee slot: If you cant afford the therapist and you reallywant to work with them, ask if they have a lower fee slot.Some therapists will have a few low fee slots in their practice. San Diego Therapists: Many San Diego therapists fees canvariey based off of training, skill set, and education. The rangecan go from $80-$175 per 50-minute sessions. Spending afew thousand is more affordable than having a divorce orliving emotional pain long term. 8. 6. Book the Counseling Schedule your appointment. Your life is more important thanmoney, time or your ego. Dont hold back and worry aboutthe what ifs. Commit to it. Make this your start to a betteryou or a better relationship. Schedule your counselingappointment with the therapist you chose in San Diego. 9. Get to Know Therapist JennineLearn more about San Diegos therapistJennine Estes by clicking the link below. Jennine Estes, MFT Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego MFC#47653 www.EstesTherapy.com jestes@estestherapy.com Relationship Advice and Tips: Relationships in the Rawhttp://www.RelationshipsInTheRaw.com