Martin Hemsley is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, and School Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
From time to time I am honored to be asked some variant of the question, “What should I look for in choosing a therapist?” That is actually a pretty deep philosophical question and it is of vital importance as well. Out of respect for your time I will give you the short version, “Look for wisdom”. People are usually expecting an answer like “high intelligence” or “vast knowledge” but while those characteristics are very important, the possible limitations of that giftedness set are obvious when you think of, for example, the large percentage of white collar criminals who possess it. People can receive great benefits, such as accelerated progress, while working with therapists who are wise enough to know when and how certain psychological theories or therapeutic interventions might be appropriately applied. Another important characteristic is the depth of compassion the therapist has for people. Is it merely an interesting profession for them or is it an incontrovertible passion? Try to