Finding “The One”: Therapist Edition:

Starting any new relationship is tough, especially when you’re not sure on the rules. Many people feel intimidated in their relationship with their therapist because they ‘aren’t sure how this is supposed to go,’ and their therapist is in the position of power in the relationship.

It may feel strange trying to communicate that you’re exploring a few therapists to find the right fit, but as a therapist I love to hear potential new clients are ‘shopping around!’ To me this means they are serious about committing to therapy and know the importance of a perfect match.

Here are some ideas of ways to communicate this to potential therapists if you’re not as confident in the ‘let’s just see how this goes,’ vibe.