Questions To Ask Your Therapist

Questions To Ask Your Therapist

A good therapist should be willing to answer any questions you may have about their methods, training and fees. (Currently good therapy can cost anywhere from $125 and up per HOUR per WEEK.)

It’s not cheap. It’s another reason why I created this supportive community. I get a ton of email through my subscribers, (When you sign up for my email list you can contact me directly anytime) and many of you have written to me and asked “What are some really good questions to ask my new therapist?” or “How do I know if my therapist is going to be a good fit for me?”

These are really great questions and the answer is: “Ask them the right questions.” Simple as that. So here are a few questions that you can ask to help you get an idea if your therapist will be the right one for you. Remember… if you don’t feel comfortable, find someone else. Listen to your “gut instinct”. It will tell you the truth.

These are just a few questions you may want to ask a therapist during the first consultation:

• What training and experience do you have in treating anxiety disorders?
• What is your basic approach to treatment?
• Can you prescribe medication or refer me to someone who can, if that proves necessary?
• How long is the course of treatment?
• How frequent are treatment sessions and how long do they last?
• Do you include family members in therapy?
• Will you or a staff member go to the home of a phobic person, if necessary?
• What is your fee schedule, and do you have a sliding scale for varying financial circumstances?
• What kinds of health insurance do you accept?
• What if I don’t have any health insurance at all?

Remember, if a therapist is reluctant to answer your questions, or if you do not feel comfortable, see someone else.