How to Find a Life Changing Therapist Part 2

The Body Keeps the Score Top Questions to ask a therapist: How long have you been practicing? What licenses and certifications do you have and which professional organizations do you belong to? How much do you charge? What are you sliding-scale options? How many clients have you had with similar circumstances to my own? When was the last time you worked with someone similar to me? Describe your ideal patient. How often would you anticipate seeing me? For how long? How do you set up counseling goals? What are they like? What is success for you? What is typical session like? How long are the sessions? What kind of homework/reading do you give patients? What is your general philosophy and approach to helping? How do I prepare for my first session? Are you more directive or more guiding?