Therapists who use _hypnosis_ are often listed under "Hypnosis" in telephone directories. You will usually find a wide variety of educational backgrounds represented among therapists in these listings. Some are in private practice; some work for agencies. You will probably see an array of credentials advertised, perhaps ranging from therapists without degrees, to those with Ph.D.s and M.D.s. Here, especially, is an area in which to exercise consumer caution. Unfortunately, hypnotherapy is well populated by therapists who lack professionally recognized credentials. It is wise to remember that Ph.D.s can be granted in all sorts of fields--in education, theology, librarianship, etc.--as well as psychology. Some "therapists" practice with a Ph.D. after their names, yet their Ph.D.s may be in fields totally unrelated to counseling and psychotherapy. Ph.D.s who are _licensed psychologists_ and who are members of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis offer professional credibility as hypnotherapists. The certification of therapists trained in hypnosis is still unsettled in many states, where anyone can hang out a shingle. Since many licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and some certified social workers _do_ receive professional training in hypnosis, these are the professions to which it is most reliable to go for hypnotherapy. _Meditation techniques_ may be learned on your own (see Chapter 15), or you can seek out commercial or religious organizations that teach meditation. They are sometimes found in the Yellow Pages under "Meditation Instruction." Transcendental Meditation (TM) programs have been popular and are widespread. Yoga instructors (raja yoga rather than hatha yoga) also teach meditation. Relatively few psychologists or social workers have actually received training in the use of _therapeutic exercise_, since this area is relatively new and its proponents are still small in {250} number. However, most psychologists and many social workers are aware of the exercise programs advocated by Kostrubala and Glasser (see Chapter 15) and can help you plan intelligently. ABOUT THE COST OF TREATMENT Most health insurance plans offer at least partial coverage for psychotherapy and counseling. Consult your policy to find out what providers (psychiatrists, psychologists, or social workers) you may go to for covered treatment and for how long. (If you have special concerns about confidentiality in connection with treatment under an insurance plan, see Chapter 19.) As we noted earlier, it is possible to obtain treatment from many psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and social work counselors at reduced cost, if you have definite financial limitations (see Chapter 4).