09/12/2023
Finding the right fit therapist
The process of starting therapy is an intimidating task for most. It can be difficult to figure out where to start and how to choose the therapist that is the right fit for you. There are many online therapy directories that you could start with; such as Psychology Today and Mental Health Match. My personal favorite way to search things is to google whatever it is plus the words “near me,” i.e. “therapist near me.” But how do you know out of all of the results that you will find, which therapist is the one to select? The truth is, you won’t know for sure which person will work best for you until you meet them. Of course, you can check out their website, read what they specialize in, and hope that if feels comfortable when you have a session. However, it could take a couple of tries before you find the therapist that you would want to stick with. There is no shame in shopping around for the therapist that is right for you. Asking questions about treatment methods and therapeutic styles is a good place to start. Figuring out what is important to you about the therapy relationship and checking to see if that aligns is another important thing to factor. Therapy is difficult enough, don’t make it more difficult by sticking with a therapist that you don’t want to open up to. As a therapist, I understand that I won’t be the best fit for every client and it is part of my job to help them find a therapist that will be.
