Choosing Your Therapist
Choosing a therapist is an extremely important decision. After all, you have finally chosen to take control of bettering your life and improving your well-being. You want to make sure that you have the right therapist for you.
The following information and questions are intended to assist you in selecting a therapist:
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) are licensed by the state. The license should be visible in the office.
Questions for your potential therapist:
- What is your area of expertise, for example, depression, anxiety, substance abuse?
- Do you provide therapy for individuals, couples, families?
- What is the nature and extent of your experience? What about your continuing education?
- How long have you been in private practice?
- What is your approach and theoretical background? How active are you, the therapist, in sessions?
- Do you accept my insurance? What is your fee if I have no insurance?
- What is the length of a session and the frequency? How soon is an appointment available?
If you feel uncomfortable speaking with a potential therapist then the therapist is not for you.