Choosing a Mental Health Professional
Choosing a mental health professional can be a challenging task. Here are some questions you can ask yourself about a professional to determine if that individual is the right one for you:
- Does he/she have the education, certification, and license to treat you?
- Does he/she accept your health insurance?
- How much will you have to pay out-of-pocket?
- How soon can you have an initial appointment?
- Does he/she have office hours that fit your schedule?
- What type of treatment approach does he/she use?
- What kind of experience does he/she have with your type of problem?
- What is his/her cancellation and rescheduling policy?
- Can he/she be reached between appointments if necessary? If so, how?
- Does he/she limit the practice to a specific type of client or problem/disorder?
(For example: couples, children, grief, eating disorders)
- Do people you trust recommend him/her?
- What type of client does he/she feel they work best with?
- What is expected of you during treatment?
- What can you expect of him/her during treatment?
- Is the location of the office convenient?
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