There will come a time in life (if it has not happened already) when it could be beneficial to talk to an outside, objective person in order to solve a problem. A psychotherapist is trained to help empower you to find solutions to life's dilemmas and enable you to live your best life.
A psychotherapist is a trained, mental health professional, able to diagnose and treat mental illness and equipped to help you develop personal insight, cope with life's dilemmas, solve problems, and strengthen your relationships. There are many types of psychotherapists, so how do you go about selecting the best one for your?
First, you must feel you can trust the therapist with your inner most thoughts and feelings. She should exhibit warmth and empathy. She …show more content…
And each contracts with different insurance companies to provide care for clients. Therefore, a logical place to start when looking for a therapist is your health insurance company's online directory. Read several profiles to understand the theoretical philosophy of each therapist and his or her specific training. Call those you think might be a good match and ask if they offer a free consultation to better judge therapeutic fit. Look at each therapist's personal website for more information. All of this research may seem like a hassle, but choosing the best therapist for you is imperative, because once you get started with a therapist, you will find it more of a hassle to start all over and repeat your story to someone new if the first one doesn't work out.
Here are some other questions to consider when deciding on a mental health professional:
If you need family therapy, marital counseling, premarital counseling, a support group, or a child evaluation, does the professional have specialized experience and education in this area?
Is the therapist recognized by your state's licensing board? Who holds the therapist accountable?
Does the therapist seem honest and non-defensive? Empathic and safe? Non-judgmental?
Is the therapist willing to answer questions about his approach to
A psychotherapist is a trained, mental health professional, able to diagnose and treat mental illness and equipped to help you develop personal insight, cope with life's dilemmas, solve problems, and strengthen your relationships. There are many types of psychotherapists, so how do you go about selecting the best one for your?
First, you must feel you can trust the therapist with your inner most thoughts and feelings. She should exhibit warmth and empathy. She …show more content…
And each contracts with different insurance companies to provide care for clients. Therefore, a logical place to start when looking for a therapist is your health insurance company's online directory. Read several profiles to understand the theoretical philosophy of each therapist and his or her specific training. Call those you think might be a good match and ask if they offer a free consultation to better judge therapeutic fit. Look at each therapist's personal website for more information. All of this research may seem like a hassle, but choosing the best therapist for you is imperative, because once you get started with a therapist, you will find it more of a hassle to start all over and repeat your story to someone new if the first one doesn't work out.
Here are some other questions to consider when deciding on a mental health professional:
If you need family therapy, marital counseling, premarital counseling, a support group, or a child evaluation, does the professional have specialized experience and education in this area?
Is the therapist recognized by your state's licensing board? Who holds the therapist accountable?
Does the therapist seem honest and non-defensive? Empathic and safe? Non-judgmental?
Is the therapist willing to answer questions about his approach to