There is more than one strategy to find a good psychologist in your area.
First be clear about the psychotherapy service you are looking for. Eg individual psychotherapy vs. Couple or family therapy; in person vs. virtul. Most of the clients of our practice preferred in person sessions. Be aware that there are numerous small practices nowadays which have no office or address and which only operate virtually. Not that there is anything wrong with virtual sessions – sometimes they are essential to a very busy schedule. But if you want at least some time to be meeting in person with your therapist, be very clear about this need. Perhaps you need a therapist who can operate in either mode – if so, again, be clear about this need.
Next there may be some people who can suggest a good psychologist or psychological practice for you to contact. For example, if you have a good relationship with your family doctor, ask her or him for a referral, or better still ask the front desk person who sets up referrals for them – the front desk may know more than the doctor about who’s who.
Next there may or may not be helpful information available from either the referral service of the Ontario Psychological Association or the College of Psychologists. By working through their websites you may be able to get names and contact information for psychologists in your city or area.
Next you should ask Google or a browser for Psychologist in Burlington, or your city, then narrow down. For example, in Burlington, you might consider looking in more detail at the psychologists in these practices, then contacting them mentioning that you were referred by Dr. Linda Johnston’s practice:
Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services
https://burlingtonpcs.com
For availability of psychologists, contact Debbie Smith, Office Coordinator
(905) 631-9991
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy
https://haltoncentre.ca/
Contact Denise Vazz, client Care Coordinator for information and availability of psychologists, for matching your therapy needs / their skills
(905) 901-0597
Dr. Andrea Koster-Baier at Lakeside Psychological and Educational Services
https://www.lakesidepes.ca/
For assessment and treatment of children
call (905) 631-5737 or email admin@lakesidepes.ca
