Choosing a Therapist – What to Expect in Your First Session
Finding an experienced therapist that fits you can be a difficult process. Your ideal therapist should have both professional experience and a personality compatible with you.
Therapists can be found working in private practices, medical schools, hospitals, community mental health centers and treatment programs. Many have earned doctorates or master’s degrees as well as licenses from their state’s governing bodies to operate within these environments.
Getting Started
Your initial session provides an opportunity for you to discuss why and what issues might come up during treatment, while setting goals.