Questions to Ask Your Therapists

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To Ask Your New Therapist

  • What license(s) do you have to be a therapist and how long have you been practicing?
  • What experience do you have working with the types of problems I am experiencing?
  • What is your approach to doing therapy in a situation such as this one?
  • What has your success rate been with problems like this?
  • In working with a patient or client, do you tend to be more directive or more like a consultant to the patient or client?
  • What types of things would you expect me to do between sessions if anything?
  • What are my options if I start having lots of problems between sessions?
  • Are your appointment times flexible or will I get my own slot?
  • When you are away, what happens to my therapy?
  • Do you do phone sessions if I need something at a different time?
  • If I wanted to bring someone else to a session, would that be a problem?
  • What would I have to do to be ready for the first session?
  • Some therapists are more comfortable addressing the immediate problem, while others want to focus on the deeper issue. Which are you?
  •  Do you tend to lead the session, or follow my lead?
  • What role does our relationship play in our work?
  • What are your strengths as a therapist?
  • Have you been in therapy?
  • What do you think is the goal of the therapy?
  • What is your approach?
  • What methods do you employ?
  • What’s the number of sessions you think we’ll need?
  • What’s expected from me? (For instance, are there homework assignments?)
  • How soon did you feel relaxed when speaking with the therapist?
  • Did you feel rushed to ask your questions, or were you able to go at your own pace?
  • Did you feel like the conversation flowed, or was it clunky and awkward?
  • Did you understand the response, or was it filled with technical jargon or vague statements?
  • Imagine your deepest, darkest secret — could you imagine telling this person about it?
  • Did the therapist seem to “get” your questions, or did they misinterpret or need to ask for several clarifications?

 

Questions to Ask Yourself After the Phone Consultation

  • Did you feel heard by the therapist?
  • Did you feel like the therapist respected you?
  • Was the therapist condescending?
  • Did the therapist seem like a real person or were they playing a role?
  • Was the therapist passive or active in the session? What do you like better?
  • Does it seem like the therapist will be open to hearing about all your feelings, including frustrated feelings relating to them?
  • Did the therapist have a positive outlook on life?
  • Did you feel better or worse after the session?
  • Did you feel comfortable with the therapist?
  • Does this seem like a safe place to express your thoughts, concerns and feelings?
  • How soon did you feel relaxed when speaking with the therapist?
  • Did you feel rushed to ask your questions, or were you able to go at your own pace?
  • Did the therapist seem to “get” your questions, or did they misinterpret or need to ask for several clarifications?
  • Did you feel like the conversation flowed, or was it clunky and awkward?
  • Did you understand the response, or was it filled with technical jargon or vague statements?
  • Imagine your deepest, darkest secret — could you imagine telling this person about it?

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The Couple and Family Clinic welcomes new clients. Finding a therapist who is a good fit for you is an important decision that can have real impacts on your health and well-being. By choosing The Couple and Family Clinic, you can feel confident that you have chosen to work with a therapist who is dedicated to their profession. We work to build strong relationships with our clients by consistently providing those we serve with respect, a non-judgmental stance, and an openness to work together to better understand what changes you are looking to accomplish.

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