Ask a Therapist

You’re done being stuck with your cur­rent challenge(s) and you’re research­ing what to ask a ther­a­pist. These are impor­tant ques­tions to con­sid­er as you nav­i­gate try­ing to find a ther­a­pist that is the right fit and meets your pref­er­ences or needs. You may have found a few options and sched­uled con­sul­ta­tions. But what to ask a ther­a­pist? Below are ques­tions that can be help­ful to you to ask your poten­tial ther­a­pist dur­ing a con­sul­ta­tion. 

Questions to Ask a Therapist Consultation

1. What can I expect from our ses­sions togeth­er?
2. Will you tell me about your style in doing ther­a­py? (i.e., do you pri­mar­i­ly lis­ten, do you chal­lenge me on my beliefs, do you teach me cop­ing skills?)
3. Will you please tell me about your expe­ri­ence, train­ing, and edu­ca­tion in treat­ing my challenge/concern?
4. How often do you rec­om­mend meet­ing?
5. What do you think would be best to do between ses­sions as I work on this sit­u­a­tion? 
6. Do you do self-pay or take insur­ance? 

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