interesting. I've never heard of that happening.
I found my therapist on PsychiatryToday- just added a bunch of filters and scheduled a couple phone consults (most offices will do these for free). Went with the one I found that had availability and seemed to work well with me. They referred me to a psychiatrist.
It's definitely easier if you have a plan that doesn't require a PCP or anything, I think mine is a POS so I just call up any providers I need, no referrals or anything.
> I went a different route. I went through my primary care doctor. I told him I'm getting in trouble at work due to procrastination and lack of attention. I also said my wife and friends/family have been complaining that I never listen anymore. I asked if I could be evaluated for ADHD. He sent a referral to a provider with https://lifestance.com. It was only two appointments with the LifeStance provider to get a diagnoses. Once my doc got the diagnoses back from LifeStance, he's been in charge of prescribing the meds.
It was hard enough finding a therapist (and retaining them -- my therapist dropped me because the office only allows them to see someone for 1-2 years max).
If anyone has tips on more effectively finding therapists and psychiatrists, I am all ears. (I'm in the US if it helps)