Make sure whoever's administering therapy practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It's more effective than meds alone, and if you decide to take medication you're better off combining the two.
You can start Googling for these types of professionals in your area:
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Licensed Professional Counselors (MA, MS): These professionals have a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or another mental health specialty. In addition, they usually have at least two years of supervised clinical experience. They can diagnose mental health conditions and provide talk therapy.
Licensed Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW): Social workers offer a range of services depending on their education and license. Master’s level licensed social workers can diagnose mental health conditions and offer talk therapy.
Psychiatric Nurse or Mental Health Nurse (RN, BSN, MSN, APRN, PhD, DNSc): These nurses have various types of degrees, from Registered Nurse (RN) to Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc). Depending on their education, they may offer talk therapy and other mental health services. In some states, they can also prescribe medicine.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): These nurses have specialized training in treating mental health issues in addition to an advanced nursing degree. Some offer talk therapy and other mental health services. They are also able to prescribe medicine, although in some states they need to practice under a psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist (MD, DO): Psychiatrists are medical doctors (physicians) who have four years of extra training in treating mental health conditions. Those who are board certified have passed an exam given by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. In addition to providing talk therapy, psychiatrists can prescribe medicines and give psychological tests when needed.
Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist (PhD, PsyD, EdD): Psychologists have a doctoral degree in psychology and are licensed in the state in which they practice. Psychologists cannot prescribe medicines, but they can give psychological tests and evaluations. They also provide talk therapy. Clinical psychology is a specialty within psychology that focuses on treating psychological, mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.