Counselors can do amazing things when you find the right one for you. Looking for the right counselor is a time investment that will pay large dividends. But where do you begin looking for a counselor and the right one, no less? There are many answers to that question and some are better than others. It is wise to start with criteria for the counselor for whom you are looking. This will help eliminate the "hit and miss" game that often comes with looking for a counselor.
Here is a sample criterion to help you get started in finding the right counselor for you:
Compile a list of websites and other resources where you can search for counselors Decide what form(s) of therapy would suit you best so you can narrow down your search Ask friends and family if they know of or would recommend any reputable counselors Create a list of questions to ask when you have narrowed your search to just a few.
As you look for counselors, keep in mind sifting through endless phone book and website or search engine listings may take some time. Narrow down your search even further by using your location as a starting point and then building from there by adding the style of therapy you prefer, whether you prefer male or female and what rates they charge.
As mentioned above, creating a list of questions is crucial and beneficial to obtaining a good counselor. Questions may include:
What insurance plans do you accept, if any? What are your hourly or session rates? What are your specialties or are you a general counselor? Are you available for emergencies after hours and on weekends? Are you willing to hold a session over the phone if needed? As you continue your search, you will find more questions that are more suited for you and less general. Be sure to write them down.
As your search comes to a close and you find the right counselor for you, your time invested will not have been wasted and the reward of such a search will benefit you long-term. Be patient with yourself and try not rush through the process. It is possible that you may not find the right counselor the first or second times. But you will find one, the right one.
Here is a sample criterion to help you get started in finding the right counselor for you:
Compile a list of websites and other resources where you can search for counselors Decide what form(s) of therapy would suit you best so you can narrow down your search Ask friends and family if they know of or would recommend any reputable counselors Create a list of questions to ask when you have narrowed your search to just a few.
As you look for counselors, keep in mind sifting through endless phone book and website or search engine listings may take some time. Narrow down your search even further by using your location as a starting point and then building from there by adding the style of therapy you prefer, whether you prefer male or female and what rates they charge.
As mentioned above, creating a list of questions is crucial and beneficial to obtaining a good counselor. Questions may include:
What insurance plans do you accept, if any? What are your hourly or session rates? What are your specialties or are you a general counselor? Are you available for emergencies after hours and on weekends? Are you willing to hold a session over the phone if needed? As you continue your search, you will find more questions that are more suited for you and less general. Be sure to write them down.
As your search comes to a close and you find the right counselor for you, your time invested will not have been wasted and the reward of such a search will benefit you long-term. Be patient with yourself and try not rush through the process. It is possible that you may not find the right counselor the first or second times. But you will find one, the right one.
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