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I haven't knowingly had contact with mental health workers, but I dated three women who were spectacularly beautiful, very intelligent Psychology majors.

They were the most dysfunctional, screwed-up women that I have ever encountered in my life.

I would like to take this opportunity to declare very publicly that I am not a psychology major. (But I'll bet I could play one on TV. :-D )

I don't remember where this "Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist" originated but I'll post it anyway. Anything to help weed out people with 'issues.' Even if you know the answers to some of the questions, ask anyway. It helps weed out the unbalanced ones (they tend to get irritated that someone is questioning their authority). If they get offended that you're asking, take that as a 'red flag' and find someone else.

Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist:
* Are they licensed?
* Are they members of any professional organizations?
* What is their background?
* Where were they educated?
* Do they accept your insurance?
* How much will therapy cost you?
* What treatment methods do they use?
* What can you expect from therapy?
The key questions to ask are to yourself:
* Do I feel comfortable talking to this person?
* Will I be able to be completely honest with this person?

And back to the subject matter of the thread, here's something related. I haven't read it, but the title sure looks interesting!

Warning Signs That You're Dating a Loser (opens in new window)