What is the therapist's style of therapy?
What is the therapist's background?
What are the therapist's training, areas of expertise and years of experience?
Are the therapist's degrees and certifications clearly displayed on his or her office wall?
Will I be given a copy of my rights?
How long (roughly) can I expect my course of therapy to take?
Finding a therapist is not always an easy task. Below are some questions you can ask as you search for a therapist who will be a good fit for you.
Questions to ask the therapist
Important things to consider
Does this feel like a good fit for me?
Do I feel respected, heard and honored by the process?
Are my concerns understood?
Am I free to voice my concerns and ask my questions?
Are my questions understood and answered to my satisfaction?
Does it seem like the therapist and I will be able to form a relationship so that the work I want to do gets accomplished?
Do I feel respected, heard and honored by the process?
Are my concerns understood?
Am I free to voice my concerns and ask my questions?
Are my questions understood and answered to my satisfaction?
Does it seem like the therapist and I will be able to form a relationship so that the work I want to do gets accomplished?
Insurance and payment considerations
What are the therapist's privacy, payment and cancellation policies?
Is this therapist covered by my insurance company?
Is s/he an in-network provider?
Will I pay for my therapy sessions on an out-of pocket basis instead? (See Out-of-Pocket for more information)
Is this therapist covered by my insurance company?
Is s/he an in-network provider?
Will I pay for my therapy sessions on an out-of pocket basis instead? (See Out-of-Pocket for more information)
Resources
Finding a good fit between you and your therapist an important aspect of successful therapy. If it does not feel like a good fit between you and the therapist, you can check out the resources below - or talk to me. I would be happy to suggest other therapists who might be a better fit.