2007-04-18 10:48:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You are the only person who can determine what a "good" therapist is for you. You should check to make sure the person is liscenced an in good standing but other than that it will be all about how you feel in inteacting with them. you have to feel comfortable and feel that you can trust them. You may not always like your therpaist becasue they may have you looking at difficult issues but over all it should be someone you feel you can trust and work with to achieve your goals. The most important thing is if you feel it is a person you can open up about the most difficult things in your life with. You can also check to see if the person has a specialty in an area where you have difficulties.
It can take a while to find someone you like but keep looking you are worth it.
2007-04-18 10:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by mymosa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A therapist that you feel comfortable with and puts a program together to obtain your best results. If you can't talk to a therapist, nothing is going to be accomplished. They also need to set goals and continue to update them as you go along. A therapist who just keeps taking your money with no withdrawal plan is not in your best interest.
2007-04-18 10:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mymosa, Beez & DawnB both resemble my POV very much...
You Should be able to see Her/His Credentials at her/his office, have a reputable recomendation, and You should pay special attention to the books on the shelves, TITLES specially.
Then, ask Her/Him to give You something to read so You may document Yourself,and pay special attention to the DATE on it. Psychology is one of the field the later Five years have re-defined many things, and if you're being given an Old book as reference You may ask if She/He has something more actual/newer...
Good luck! Bear hugs! ;-)
2007-04-18 10:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by your results. Can you talk with this person, do you feel they are relating to what you have to say? Do they help you find your own answers? It's all in results. What may be a good therapist for one person may not be for another.
2007-04-18 10:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One red flag is if the therapist tells you what you should do instead of helping you to work that out for yourself.
2007-04-18 10:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pay attention to your gut reaction the first time you see them. If possible, get references. If you don't trust your therapist, you won't make any progress. Also pay attention to how money hungry, or not, they appear.
2007-04-18 10:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋