What Are My Specific Goals for Therapy?
A good place to start your search is by asking yourself what you want to accomplish in therapy. Clarifying your goals up front can save time and money, and it can help you locate a therapist with the right training.
It's also important to consider your list of must-haves and deal-breakers:
- Do you want a therapist with expertise and training in a particular therapy approach?
- Do you want to work with a therapist who has a certain gender identity?
- Do you want a therapist who is experienced in treating certain conditions, such as PTSD or recovery from sexual assault or abuse?
- Do you want a therapist who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and who may be able to understand some of your experiences firsthand?
- Do you want to work with a therapist who shares other aspects of your identity and understands intersectionality?
