First sessions with therapists can be kind of like first dates or job interviews. You want to find someone who is a good fit for you, so you ask a lot of questions. Figuring out what to ask, however, might not be the easiest thing to do while you’re in the moment. Pick whichever of the following questions are the most important to you and bring a list to your fist session. It’s better to know sooner rather than later if your therapist is the right person for you to be working with.
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2. How long have you been practicing?
3, What is your educational background?
4. Are you affiliated with any professional organizations?
5. How do you believe people change?
6. Have you ever treated anyone with my symptoms?
7. What did you do?
8. Did it work?
9. What did you learn from it?
10. Why are you working in this field?
11. What do you consider your strengths as a therapist?
12. What are some areas in which you would like to improve in your practice?
13. What do you consider the most important factor for healing and improvement?
14. What are your expectations of a client?
15. If something comes up between sessions, what would the best thing for me to do?
16. Have you ever had any disciplinary procedures? (In the U.S., this can be verified by searching “license lookup [state].”)
17. If yes, do you believe you were in the wrong?
18. What have you done to rehabilitate from disciplinary procedures?
19. Would you be able to recommend additional resources (books, support groups, physicians, complimentary treatments, etc.)?
20. Do you believe you can help me?
Don’t be afraid to ask for any information relevant to your treatment. You have a right to ask questions. Any therapist unwilling to answer such questions should probably not be in practice.
What questions have you had about starting therapy? Let us know in the comments.
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