Mental health therapists get a lot of good press, and even when they’re portrayed as sociopathic, at least they’re still played by Anthony Hopkins, and that’s not a bad thing. However, very few people understand just what goes into therapist training beyond spending a considerable amount of time and money. While knowing exactly the training for a professional isn’t needed to take advantage of their services, it’s usually a good idea to have an idea of what went into it, as often this helps us identify things to watch out for.