How to find the right therapist for you

A THREAD:

First of all, gather and assess your resources:
-budget
-what your insurance covers
-local recommendations
-dr referrals
-online therapy resources

Next, think about what is important to you in a therapist. Write it down. Could involve being or being versed in:
-gender
-background
-sexuality
-specialties such as divorce, trauma, or abuse, etc

Think about what kind of relationship you want to have with a therapist, and never forget it is an intimate relationship. And what do you want out of your sessions? Someone just to listen? Someone to guide your thoughts?

Establish what you want to get out of therapy. How will you know when you've gotten what you wanted out of it and can stop or go less often?

Did you know there are different types of therapies? Most therapists specialize in at least one modality. Ask what that is and look it up to see if it sounds productive for you

https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types

A modality is basically the philosophy and methods they've trained in that drive how they help change thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

For example, I trained in narrative therapy and solutions-focused brief therapy.

Finally, choose your top 3 options and start with one. Remember that this can be like dating bc you're finding the right fit for you. Also, it could take 3-5 sessions to really get somewhere. An hour can go by fast in therapy.

Finally, listen to your instincts. Therapists are also humans with biases. Not every therapist is for everybody. In fact, many ppl become therapists for a reason. If it's not right, then move on to the next option.

It's not an easy process. but the results are always worth the work. Always.

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