Shopping For A Counselor Shopping For A Counselor S hopping for a counselor presents many of the same dilemmas as shopping for a mechanic, dentist, or attorney. You want to find someone honest, competent, and respectful of you, the customer. You don't want to pay more than you have to. In all of these cases, it's hard to know how to choose.
Every profession contains a certain number of dishonest, rude or incompetent practitioners.
I f you search for a counselor in much the same way you would search for a good mechanic or dentist, you probably won't go wrong. Ask friends and relatives who they recommend. Ask for recommendations from your physician, attorney, or other responsible people in the community. O nce you have a few names on your list of candidates, don't be shy about making inquiries. These questions, and others like them, are NOT out of line.