The Body Keeps the Score

Top Questions to ask a therapist:

• How long have you been practicing?
• What licenses and certifications do you have and which professional organizations do you belong to?
• How much do you charge? What are you sliding-scale options?
• How many clients have you had with similar circumstances to my own?
• When was the last time you worked with someone similar to me?
• Describe your ideal patient.
• How often would you anticipate seeing me?
• For how long?
• How do you set up counseling goals? What are they like? What is success for you?
• What is typical session like? How long are the sessions?
• What kind of homework/reading do you give patients?
• What is your general philosophy and approach to helping?
• How do I prepare for my first session?
• Are you more directive or more guiding?