How Do I Find the Right Therapist?

Do they have credentials (e.g., registered with a professional college)?
What is their education (do they have relevant certification, a Masters, or a PhD)?
Who do they work with (e.g., couples, adults, teens) and have they had supervised training this area?
Look for keywords in their profile that match what I am are looking for (e.g., infidelity, anger, depression)

Does my insurance cover psychotherapy, and what professional credential does the insurer require?
Does the practice/therapist offer direct billing or do I submit my receipts for reimbursement?

Ask my family doctor, religious clergy, or teacher – they often know some someone they feel comfortable recommending.
Ask in the first session:
- What will working with you be like?
- How long will the therapy last?
- Have you dealt with my issue before?

Try a few sessions before deciding if it is working. Change does not occur with one session.
If therapy isn’t working, let the therapist know. Research shows that therapy improves when feedback is provided. Here as some things you can say to your therapist:
- You don’t seem to understand this (insert) about me.
- I don’t think we are focusing the right issue. My main problem is this (insert).
- I don’t feel comfortable practicing these therapy techniques.

Our first job is to match you with the right therapist. Speak to an Intake Coordinator to get the process started.