Even after all of our research in trying to find a therapist, sometimes after we start therapy with them we start to feel like they might not be a good fit. Here are some different ways to approach things when it feels like your therapist might not be a good fit for you.

Starting therapy can be stressful and the uncertainty around what to expect in a first session can further increase the stress. To help you prepare for your first session, I’ve compiled seven things that can usually be expected in a first session with a new therapist.

When you are looking for a therapist, the common advice is to find someone who is a “good fit.” But how do you know when a therapist is a good fit for you? Here are 8 questions to help you figure out if your therapist is a good fit for you.

Finding a therapist is only the beginning of starting therapy. After finding a therapist you want to work with, you also have to reach out to them, and possibly set up a brief consultation. In this post, I’ll cover various ways to reach out to a therapist and give a quick overview of what a consultation is. I have also provided a script that you can use when calling or emailing a therapist to work with them.

Even if you know that you want to starting going to therapy, it can be easy to get stuck searching for a therapist. If you are wanting to start therapy, but not sure where to start, here are five places to look to find a therapist!

Are you wanting to start therapy but not sure where to begin? Over the next few weeks, I’ll be writing a Beginning Therapy Series to cover many of the questions people who are starting therapy may have: how do I find a therapist, how do I know if they are a good fit for me, and many more. Before starting to search for a therapist, I recommend asking yourself these 5 important questions!