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In the Market for a New Therapist? A Guide to Letters and Licenses
What is the difference between a counselor and a therapist? How about a psychologist and psychiatrist? Better yet, what type of provider should you be looking for as you start your search? And what on Earth do those little letters after their names mean? If you glimpse at the pie chart below, you can see the pool of mental health providers is diverse. The letters after a provider’s name (their credentials), their title, and the license(s) they hold can be really helpful if you know a little bit about them. The following sections provide a brief guide to the mental health providers you will most likely encounter during your search.…
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In the Market for a New Therapist? Three Points to Consider when Searching for the Best Fit
Choosing a therapist can be intimidating, confusing, and flat-out hard. Even knowing what you are looking for can be difficult, especially if it is your first time going through the process. In last week’s post, we explored three questions to ask a therapist to help you find the best fit (read the full post here). However, finding a therapist that fits your needs may mean more than just how you mesh in a therapy session. It may also mean finding a therapist who can accommodate your preferences, your financial needs, and your availability. Whether you are trying to decide between two therapists or are just starting your search, here are…
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In the Market for a New Therapist? Three Questions to Help You Find the Best Fit
It is okay to “shop around” to find a therapist. Just like you would not want to see a back specialist for your knee pain, finding a therapist that fits your needs is important. In fact, the relationship between the client and therapist has been found in numerous research studies to be one of the most important factors in effective therapy. Asking the therapist these these three questions during the first point of contact, whether meeting face to face or talking over the phone, may be helpful in choosing a therapist that is the best fit for you. Can you tell me a little more about you/your practice? This question…
