What should i consider when choosing a therapist?
First, ask yourself what type of therapy do you want ― for example, in-depth psychotherapy, brief or solution-focused therapy, information or education on a specific topic, or motivational enhancement (coaching)? Most generalist therapists (including myself) can do any of these according to your needs. Second, do you need a therapist with specific expertise in an area of interest? Again, most generalist therapists treat common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, stress reactions, relationship conflicts, adolescent behavior problems and parenting issues. Some therapists may have more expertise in certain areas and may advertise as such. Usually therapists who have certain specialties have additional training and experience in those areas; for example, treating substance abuse/dependence, early childhood disorders, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual identity or behavior issues, etc. They may have additional credentials indicating they have passed exams m
