Therapy Demystified: An Insider's Guide to Getting the Right Help, Without Going Broke

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Summary: Finally-- a therapist tells it like it is!
Review: I've been thinking about going into therapy for a long time, but have had no idea where to even start. This book makes the whole process of finding and choosing a therapist seem so manageable. It even gives concrete advice about where to find high-quality affordable therapy. Plus, it explains (in terms I can understand) the difference between the different kinds of therapy out there, and how to tell the difference between good therapists and bad. I especially liked the many "checklists," "tips," and "guidelines" that are sprinkled through the chapters. The author says she wants to take the mystery out of therapy, so the reader can be an "educated therapy consumer." I finally feel like I can be. Thank You, Ms. Scharff!

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Summary: Therapy Demystified
Review: This is a terrific book! I thought I knew everything I needed to know about therapy and therapists, but this book is so crammed with useful information that I learned something new on every page. It is great to have a therapist explain in a compassionate, balanced way the whole business of therapy so that it is understandable and not intimidating.

Even the most skeptical, anti-therapy readers should think differently after reading this book. It is written in clear, accessible prose and is designed to empower and educate the consumer, taking you step-by-step through all of the things you need to consider in deciding whether therapy is right for you, to finding a therapist you can afford, to evaluating if therapy is working for you. This book would be a great gift to anyone who has a friend, spouse, or child who needs help, including those who may not even know they need it.