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So you’ve decided to go to a therapist thus embarking on the first step towards self-care.<\/p>\n
Finding the best therapist for you is not difficult, well, not plain sailing either. You would probably be going through all the steps of finding the best therapist, like-<\/p>\n
Choosing a therapist seems easy, right? But, believe us, you gotta be careful. After all, it’s the matter of your own mental health.<\/p>\n
Worried?<\/p>\n
Hey, what are experts for?<\/p>\n
Marriage.com brings about a list of tried and tested tips from amazing experts helping you with finding the best therapist.<\/p>\n
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Check your therapist’s area of practice, ensure their competencies Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Check for that relational connection before you choose the right therapistTweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In the end, choosing a therapist is about personal fit, feeling connected to personality, style, and environment. Being aware of your personal goals, and the availability to grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Go for the therapist who asks, listens and supports Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Find that interpersonal fit between you and your therapist Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n All’s well that ends well – Find a therapist that gets you results Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Check therapist’s attaché, what’s in there for you Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Have a therapeutic relationship, let the therapist set a tone that soothes you Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Trust your gut when it comes to finding the best therapist Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Can you trust them with your deepest concerns and emotions? Have a therapeutic relationship, let the therapist set a tone that soothes you Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n ‘YOU’ should matter the most to your therapist Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Your intuition is the best search engine Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Go for the complimentary consultation to check the right fit Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n After addressing those two important questions, the search begins.<\/p>\n Analyze your needs and then work on finding the best therapist Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n What to look for?<\/p>\n Pick a therapist with a degree, license, experience & skills Tweet this<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nDR. TREY COLE, PSYD<\/a><\/strong> Psychotherapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/2122878276.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nSARA NUAHN, MSW, LICSW, CBIS<\/a><\/strong> Therapist<\/div>\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/4694868043.jpg\")
An Experience-<\/strong>
\nOne day, I had a client enter my office, and after an hour of what I thought was a successful intake, she got up, shook my hand, and said, “You are lovely, and I feel like this was a great hour of time, but you are not a good fit for me. Thank you for your time.”
\nAs she walked out, I thought to myself, “good for you!!”
\nIn my early days, this would have felt like a reflection of me and my skills, however as I have become more seasoned, I take this as a form of client empowerment and self-awareness, confidence to ask for what you need when therapy and true change is a goal.
\nThis being said, how does one search for a therapist, and one that they can feel comfortable with to not only open up but feel supported because ultimately, you have everything within you!\n\n<\/div>\n\nMATTHEW RIPPEYOUNG, MA<\/a><\/strong> Psychotherapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/8928192223.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nGIOVANNI MACCARRONE, BA<\/a><\/strong> Life Coach<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/104543106472.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nMADELAINE WEISS, LICSW, MBA<\/a><\/strong> Psychotherapist and Life Coach<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/10074336567.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nDAVID O. SAENZ, PH.D., EDM, LLC<\/a><\/strong> Life Coach<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/6703644700.jpg\")
<\/p>\nLooking for a good therapist? What I tell others:<\/h4>\n
\n<\/div>\n\nLISA FOGEL, LCSW-R<\/a><\/strong> Psychotherapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/1117556191.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nGEORGINA CANNON, CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST<\/a><\/strong> Counselor<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/2249146858.jpg\")
<\/p>\nHow to find your ideal therapist.<\/h4>\n
\nDo this – and you’ll have your answer!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\nARNE PEDERSEN, RCCH, CHT.<\/a><\/strong> Hypnotherapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/7075142530.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nJAIME SAIBIL, M.A<\/a><\/strong> Psychotherapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/2477796958.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nLEANNE SAWCHUK, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST<\/a><\/strong> Psychotherapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/7535225314.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nKATHERINE E SARGENT, MS, LMHC, NCC, RYT<\/a><\/strong> Counselor<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/5518631422.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\nMARY KAY COCHARO, LMFT<\/a><\/strong> Couples Therapist<\/div>\n\n![](\"\/\/image.marriage.com\/marriage-experts\/roundup1\/6992590296.jpg\")
<\/p>\nThere are basically two ways to find a good relationship therapist.<\/h4>\n
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