How to find the right therapist: Readers’ voices and professional perspectives Rivka’s Story After a bad car accident, it took me a long time to heal physically. But even once I was basically mended, I was still suffering emotionally. When I had to get behind the wheel, I’d feel panicky and have a tightness in my chest all through the drive. I needed help. I started making discreet inquiries. One friend raved about a particular therapist who specialized in anxiety. I took a deep breath and called. The therapist was very businesslike. Half the phone call was focused on telling me abou...