How do you know you have the right therapist for you? How would I know how to "train" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?
This is a great question. There could be a few ways to know that youve found a good fit and you and your therapist are therapeutically compatible. First, I would recommend listening to your intuition and pay attention to how you feel, if there are feeling-indicators that you are comfortable, feel safe and willing to open up and share your story. Second, do you feel the therapist you are considering will support and challenge you in ways you need. Some therapist offers a free consultation. This might be a good opportunity to take advantage of.Stephanie C, MA, LADC, LPCC (pre-licensed)www.stephanietherapy.com