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Yep, I'd have to agree with Trish. Ask them flat out if they have any experience dealing with P.D. and what their techniques are. I've had so many counsellors that "I" have had to bring up to speed with this condition. What a waste of time and money! Personally, I wouldn't really care about their qualfications. Their experience (even personal) would be what I'd be looking for. Danielle
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Forgot to add, I would call both first before making an appointment, and ask flat out, their experience in dealing with panic disorder, if so what type approach do they take? Cognitive Therapy, Breathing techinques, etc. If them kinda evade their direction of approach, and just state we will talk about it in our session, go with the other. I cant tell you the numerous times Ive wasted my time and # visits permitted, only to have been let down by someone who has no idea or qualification on dealing with panic disorder. I wish you much luck. I never seemed to click right off with anyone, until I finally broke down and paid out of pocket to a specialist, then after 6 months of treatment I was in remission for 3 yrs (mind you at the time, I was unable to drive anywhere, agoraphobic, and try to keep my job as well, raising two kids, etc. )
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Hmmm that's a toughie. Hard when you have managed health care and the best in the field has to be paid out of pocket. From your previous post I would tend to go with the Marriage/Family Therapist, beside addressing the problem with you having to cut back on your work for your marriage, they can address and convey to other in the family, the aspects of panic, hopefully they will gain a much better understanding of how devasting this can be to one who suffers it, the triggers, stressors, and support needed from family. Good Luck to you CQ! Trish
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I have been given a choice between a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. They both have about 20 years of experience. Is there any significant difference in their training that would better fit one over the other? Are there any questions I should be asking?

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