Therapist Fit Matters

Send us Fan MailPicking a therapist can feel like a high-stakes decision, especially when it is your child and you are handing them off behind a closed door. We sit down with Becca Buice, a therapist at Rise Therapy Center who works with children, teens, and adults, to talk about what “therapist fit” really means and why the therapeutic relationship is often the biggest predictor of change. If you have ever thought, “therapy didn’t work for us,” this conversation offers a different possibility: maybe the match was wrong.We walk through how to get clear on your goals before you schedule, how a therapist’s specialties and modalities matter (CBT, trauma-focused CBT, play therapy, and creative approaches), and why developmental fit is crucial when you are seeking child therapy for anxiety or emotional regulation. We also share concrete ways to research providers using websites, Psychology Today profiles, videos, and even social media so you can hear a therapist’s voice and get a feel for their style. For kids, previewing the office and seeing a friendly face ahead of time can lower anxiety and make the first visit feel less intimidating.We also name the real-world barriers that shape access to counseling, including transportation, scheduling, affordability, and not knowing what options exist. You will hear why it is okay to ask questions, request flexibility like virtual therapy when appropriate, and even ask for referrals if a provider is not the best fit. If you want therapy to feel safer, more effective, and more sustainable for your family, this is your roadmap.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this episode with someone searching for a therapist, and leave a review if it helps. What is the number one thing you need to feel confident before booking a first session?To learn more about Becca, you can find her here:[email protected] you for tuning into And Still WE Rise! If you would like to learn more about me or the work our practice is doing, feel free to follow us on Instagram at:@atltherapygirl and @risetherapycenterOr check us out at www.risetherapycenter.comDisclaimer: And Still We Rise is meant to provide perspective and meaningful conversations around mental health topics. It is not meant to provide specific therapeutic advise to individuals. If anything in these podcasts resonates, ASWR recommends consulting with your individual therapist or seeking a referral from your primary care physician.