Choosing a Therapist

•  What helps you feel safe with a therapist?
• Does your therapist's gender matter to you?
• Would you prefer a LGBT+ therapist?
• Would you prefer a therapist that shares your cultural background, race or ethnicity?

• Do you want traditional talk therapy or something completely different? (Options include art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, etc...)
• You should also think about what you want to talk about in therapy, and look for therapists that specialize in those topics

Consultations are usually free and are a chance to figure out if the therapist is a good fit. Some questions you may want to ask include:

• "How much do you charge?"
• "What does an average session look like?"
• "What therapeutic approaches do you use?"
• "Have you ever worked with someone who...?"