{"id":18932,"date":"2020-04-24T20:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=18932"},"modified":"2022-01-31T16:04:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:04:11","slug":"how-to-choose-a-therapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Therapist in 5 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"Ready to take a leap into therapy, but don’t know how to choose a therapist? Keep reading to learn five key considerations to keep in mind.<\/em>\n\nNow more than ever, therapy is on the rise. (Or, rather, open communication about it is.) As the stigma continues to dwindle, more and more people are seeking the mental health support they deserve. If you\u2019ve been considering doing the same but aren\u2019t quite sure where to start, we\u2019ve got you covered.\n

5 Considerations for Choosing a Therapist<\/h2>\n

1. Think about what you\u2019re looking for<\/h3>\nDo you want someone to push you, or do you prefer someone who will simply listen and support you? Does a combination of both sound ideal? Risha Nathan, LCSW, HHC<\/a>, an NYC-based clinical social worker and therapist, says the first step is to think about what type of intervention might work best for you. \u201cThis is dependent on the issues you\u2019re willing to work through, where you\u2019re at emotionally, and where you\u2019d ultimately like to get to,\u201d she says.\n

2. Research different modalities<\/h3>\nHow do you hope to achieve the support you’re looking for? That\u2019s where research modalities come into play.\n\n\u201cTherapists are trained in numerous philosophical and practical modalities,” says Shari Foos, MA, MFT, MS<\/a>, an LA-based marriage and family therapist and creator of group wellness retreat DIY Human<\/a>. “Do some research on the type of therapy a person offers and determine what you think might be your best match based on your personality and your needs.”\n\nIf you’re not sure what to ask, Shari says to start with the basics, and suggests inquiring about the following:\n