Fast Break—Quick Mental Health Tips: 5 Questions to Ask BEFORE starting therapy

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  1. Is your therapist a licensed mental health professional?
    Examples: Ph.D. (psychology), LPC, LCSW

  2. Does your therapist accept insurance and/or offer a sliding payment scale?

  3. What is your therapist’s approach to therapy?

  4. What are your therapist’s specializations?

  5. Does your therapist offer tele mental health and/or virtual sessions?

Pro Tip:
If one is not offered, ask for a free 15 minute phone consultation. This is not a session, but is a great opportunity to see if a therapist is a good fit for you.