You are trying to choose the right psychiatrist
What to look for, what the credentials do and do not tell you, and how to judge a first session.
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Why Your Therapist's Body Matters More Than Their Technique
CBT protocols. DBT worksheets. None of them predict whether therapy works. What does: a therapist who feels something and knows what to do with it.
September 2, 2026 · 10 min read
How to Tell If a Psychiatrist Is Any Good in Twenty Minutes
You cannot judge the credentials and you should not try. There are four things you can judge from your chair, and they are better predictors anyway.
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Your Therapist Should Be Fascinated by You. Most Aren't.
There's a difference between a therapist who is interested in your case and one who is genuinely fascinated by who you are. The difference is everything.
May 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Your Therapist Should Have Feelings About You. If They Don't, Find a New One.
A therapist who hides behind neutrality isn't being professional. Real therapy needs a human in the room who has feelings and knows what to do with them.
August 1, 2025 · 10 min read
Voted Best Psychiatrist in Greenwich. Here's What That Actually Means.
Five-star reviews don't mean 'he fixed me.' They mean 'he saw me.' Here's what patients are really saying when they rate a psychiatrist.
February 15, 2025 · 7 min read