- Do you have experience providing therapy to people with similar issues as mine?
- What are the different therapy approaches you practice, and which do you think will work best in our work together?
- How do you collaborate with your clients throughout the therapy process?
- How do you collaborate with other treatment team members (medication providers, case managers, etc.) when appropriate?
- Which types of coping skills do you normally help your clients learn and practice?
- How do you measure progress?
- What can I do if I feel the treatment isn’t working for me?
- How will I know when to stop or pause therapy if I am doing well?
- What is your training (what certifications or degrees do you hold)?
- Based on what you know about me so far, do you believe we’re a good fit? Why or why not?
- Do I feel respected by my therapist?
- Do I resonate with my therapist’s approach to treatment?
- Does my therapist listen attentively to me?
- Do I feel validated by my therapist?
- Is my therapist transparent with me about their treatment approach, and do I understand it?
- Does my therapist check in with me about progress and my experiences in treatment?
- Is my therapist an ally to me?
- Is my therapist open to my feedback about what works and what doesn’t?
- Is my therapist a safe person for all pieces of my identity?
- How am I feeling about working with my therapist so far?
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