How do you vet and choose a good therapist? Are there important questions to bring up during the screening process? What are some things you wish you knew prior to finding a therapist? Any other relevant information please leave in the comments. I’m looking to seek out a therapist for personal issues, to talk about work, my life currently, my relationship and general things that life throws at me. Also to help better control my anger emotions.
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If it’s available to you, many many employers offer an EAP program. You tell the person on the phone at the EAP I’m looking for a therapist to help with X. It’s all confidential. Through and EAP, you can get a few free sessions with a counselor / therapist, and if it’s not a match, ask to be placed with a different one. You should know in the first 10 minutes if this person seems to be relatable and interested in helping you improve.
I think cognitive therapists or CBT are better, so I looked for those. But review the different types of therapists yourself. You can ask a prospective therapist what sort of questions you should ask.
Usually you can go to your insurance providers website and they will have a list of doctors in network for various things. As far as the other questions, I’m not sure, sorry!
It’s like dating. You’ll have to try a couple and see who you vibe with. Don’t be afraid to leave a therapist after 2 visits or after 2 years. You need someone who’s benefiting you