Starting the Therapy Process

So you’ve been thinking that it might be good to get into therapy, but you’re not sure where to start. 

Here’s a list of questions to ask yourself:

• Does the age, gender, race, or sexuality of the counselor matter to you? 

• Do you care if they are religious or not? 

• Will you be using insurance or paying out of pocket? 

• How much time are you willing to commit? 

• What can you afford? 

• What are you wanting to work on, learn, process, or explore? 

• What location do you want?

• Do you want to do therapy virtually? 

• How ready for change are you? 

Once you answer these questions, your next step will be to find a list of providers and start reaching out. If you are using insurance they can provide you a list, you can go to a database like psychology today or ask trusted friends and family. 

I encourage you to set up a consultation with a few providers that seem like they might be a good fit. If any of the above questions feel important, ask them! You are welcome to ask them about how they view or handle political issues in session. You can also ask them how they “do therapy” or what modality they use. Consultations are a good way to find out if you’ll be a good fit or vibe. 

The most important part of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. Not every therapist will be the right fit, and that’s okay. If it takes a few to find the right, it happens. I’ve heard it compared to finding the right shoe. 

If you would like to set up a consultation to see if we would be the right fit, I am now accepting new clients virtually in the state of Missouri.