Things To Ask An Online Or In Person Counselor Before The First Appointment

Questions To Ask An Online Or In Person Counselor, Therapist, or Psychologist In Eureka

What should you ask and what should you say.

You’ve decided you are ready to take that step of finding an online or in person counselor and you found a few in Eureka who seem nice and like they may be able to help you. All of them talk about doing a consultation, but what should you ask them? What should you say?

It can be hard to know what to say or ask to find an online or in person therapist or counselor that is a good fit for you and possibly your family if you are looking for couples or family therapy.

Here are the top questions that may be helpful to you.

Questions To Ask An Online Or In Person Therapist In Eureka:

1. My problem is _________________. How would you go about treating that?

2. What are your strengths as an online or in person therapist?

3. What the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment approaches to therapy?

4. How does the type of therapy you offer work?

5. What kinds of online or in person therapy or treatment do you think might help me?

6. How soon should I start to feel better? How will we assess my progress?

7. What should I do if I don’t feel better?

8. What is your philosophy on helping? Are you more directive or guiding?

9. How often would you want to see me? For how long? Will it be short-term on long-term therapy?

10. What is a typical session like?

11. Do you give reading or homework between sessions?

12. How long have you been practicing therapy? What are your specialties?

13. How many clients do you see that are similar to me?

14. How do I prepare for my first session?

15. Do you accept insurance?

I hope this helps you find the right online or in person therapist in Eureka. If you are still feeling stuck, feel free to call me at (707) 954- 7060 for a free 15 minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and help direct you to the right person. If you are looking for help with anxiety and trauma, you can read more about my specialties and how I can help here.