How to Choose The Right Therapist

How to choose the right therapist?

Studies suggest that for those who suffer from depression or anxiety, therapy in combination with medication is more effective than medication alone. In fact, Barna published a study in 2018 suggesting that 76% of people reported positive outcomes from counseling.

Despite these results, studies in 2020 suggest that 56% of people diagnosed with mental illness still never received treatment. So if you’re watching this video, congratulations on taking the first step which is showing interest in therapy.

[sanpedrana]

I just don’t know what to expect from my therapist. This is my second therapist and she is not better than the previous one. The whole 40 min pass by me talking about my ex and she is not providing much insight, advice, suggestions or visualization. I had a mental breakdown at my doctors office a few weeks ago and the SW that was called over to help me, was much more helpful than my therapist. She talked to me about visualizations and how it was okay to feel how I feel and that now I am a tree blossoming with new branches. My therapist only listens to me and then is like. We’ll pick it up next week. And no follow up. Only questions like: “and why you feel this way. Or I wonder why you feel this way.” Man, I don’t know why I feel this way, if I knew I wouldn’t be investing time and money in therapy. Help me god!

[ioannak.]

Questions to ask:

1. How often you would anticipate seeing me?
2. What is a typical session like and how long are the sessions?
3. How I prepare for my sessions?
4. What your general philosophy and approach to helping ?
5. What kind of homework or reading you give your clients?

[meropale]

I haven't had much success with therapists. I wonder if I might be doing something wrong. Therapy isn't cheap!

[BreathInSpaceFilmz]

I like this weekly format. Nice to take some time to think about mental health at least once a week.

[arkieologist]

Excellent suggestions. Well thought out. Thank you!

[reallifepsych]

Thank you guys for tuning in and thanks for all of the support! Taking a break next week so there will be no new video next week :(. See you guys in two weeks!

[kennyjmagtown]

Thank you for breaking this down like this. Very helpful. I’ve been thinking about getting therapy for a while now.

[lizzybrakefield]

Thank u for expanding on what they all do. Reminded me before I see one

[berk]

This is great. Just saw your channel. Wish you didn't stop making videos.

[LOLinCT]

Very informative and helpful if: 1. You can even find a therapist who is taking new patients, and 2. You can find a therapist who takes insurance - ANY kind of insurance.

[IceBacon]

Thanks for your content!
It's not helping me but I bet it's helping a lot of people around the world! I really hope that your words reach those who really needs them! Thanks for helping others realize that Therapy it's more important than they think 🥰❤️

Sorry for my broken English, it's not my main language

[christinedeyoung]

Thank you for this video. It was informative and helpful. I hope it will help me find a therapist I can trust and communicate with more openly.

[mxxdprints]

What a breakdown. And also wild to think that this was just an overview! Lol

Is it common to have a “starter” therapist to talk generally and then move on to a more specialized one?

[gxrjchb]

I’ve only had one good therapist all my life. She understood me and she was really kind. It didn’t scare her or phase her when I had meltdowns. Every other therapist I had was bad. I don’t want therapy because I don’t want to be judged. I’m better telling my problems to my family and I have coping skills that I don’t need a therapist.

[MadeByCade]

This is a great video. Also I love your kitchen.

[Wiiliam_Robinson]

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[JacksonSwift]

Hello. Thank you for this video. It was really helpful. Also I think it's spot on. For me, the gender of the therapist really DOES matter. I go to a program and they gave me a male lead therapist. I told him I passed a test that was basically a big step towards improving my life and he didn't seem to care. I told a female therapist in the next group, and she smiled and congratulated me. It's nice to have that "pat on the back" for an accomplishment that only female therapists seem to do. And it feels weird talking to another male about love and relationships. It even feels weird being alone with another male talking about sex, but I know some female therapists might not feel comfortable with a male client talking about problems or improvements in their sex life, so I kind of understand that... and force myself through the sexual talks with the male therapist when I'm provided with them. But love and relationships, feels too weird to talk to talk 1 on 1 with another male.

[kellyakamama]

What would EMDR fall under? I’m feeling like overwhelmed and that I have so many issues i need each type of them. Psycho, cog, behavioral, family etc. So is there like … idk what i mean but i had childhood abuse, led to substance abuse, led to adult abuse, and continuing addiction. Clean with babies now but afraid my medication is being abused again and all those old issues are standing in my way of being a happy functioning parent and member of society. Do i start with a family therapist due to the children being my top priority? Sorry, thank you if you see this.

[phoenix]

Not many therapist take my insurance. Closest one to me is a 3 hour drive. I tried to contact them using their email but they won't even respond. Most therapist are cash only and many of us can't afford that. Others are on-line only and we all know the internet is not secure. I will not do on-line for any reason. It's hard to come up with $200 for each session. Many of us who need therapy will have to suffer because we can't afford treatment.

[tommygunvsrocky]

What is the best source of finding the right therapist in your area any suggestions like websites and so on