Interview therapists before you start therapy with them! Your relationship with your therapist (and the work you put in) will determine how successful you are in therapy. Not all therapists are meant to be YOUR therapist, just like not every person is meant to be YOUR significant other. And just like with a significant other, therapists aren’t perfect but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have expectations for them. Finding a therapist who (mostly) meets your criteria is essential because it weeds out therapists who won’t be a good fit for you. Identify YOUR needs and go from there. Here are some examples👇🏻
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If you’re LGBTQ, ask if they specialize in working with LGBTQ folks. 🌱
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If feminism empowers you, ask if they integrate feminism into their practice. 🌱
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If you’re struggling with racial issues, ask if they have successfully worked with those issues in the past. 🌱
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If you’ve dealt with child abuse or domestic violence, make sure they specialize in treating those. 🌱
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If you struggle with chronic illness or a disability, ask if they have a basic understanding of how that impacts your mental health! 🌱
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If you want your therapist to have an easy-going personality and a good sense of humor, get a feel for this when you “interview” them. 🌱
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If you prefer someone of your own racial, gender, or spiritual identity, THAT’S OKAY. Most people do! 🌱
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Finding a therapist you click with takes time. If you need mental health treatment ASAP, finding your ideal therapist can be put on the back burner. You can search for one while you are in therapy with someone else. 🧡
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