3 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist

The right fit can make the difference between moving forward or staying stuck.

As a mental health professional and someone who has been in therapy off and on for over a decade, I believe everyone can benefit from therapy.

Finding a good therapist is like dating. Except harder because if you’re new to therapy, you don’t even know what you want out of your future partner … er, mental health provider. Here are 3 tips to finding the therapist for you:

Don’t ask your friends if you can see their therapist. Instead, ask your friend if you can reach out to their therapist for any recommendations.

This gives your friend the opportunity to recommend you to their own therapist if they’re comfortable doing so, or an easy out if they’re not. If your friend gets along well with their therapist, it’s likely that therapist has colleagues or therapist friends who have a similar demeanor and style. Like a happy married couple setting up their two single friends, never underestimate the power of second-degree connections.

And if you’re looking to meet with someone exclusively over phone or video, you can expand your search to any therapist in your state. This is especially useful if you live in a less populated zip code where the choice of providers may be much smaller or lacking in a…

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