Questions to ask a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in Dublin, CA

Bay Area residents are proud to call this place home. We have an abundance of diversity, delicious food, hiking trails, rich history, and plentiful things to do. We also have an abundance of therapists & counselors, which can make finding the right therapist a bit tricky. When you have so many great options, how do you know which one is the best fit for you?

So, you found a few therapists in the Dublin, CA area who seem nice enough. All of them talk about doing a consultation, but what should you ask? What should you say? What is appropriate? 

Questions to ask a Therapist in Dublin, CA

You didn’t know finding a therapist would be such hard work! Honestly, you’ve got no idea what to ask in a consultation cal that’s scheduled. Most likely, the therapist will lead the conversation, so take a deep breath, but there are a few things you should come prepared to ask. You want to focus on figuring out if this counselor can help you with your goals and if their style will work for you. 

Here are some questions to ask in your consult call:

• Do you have experience helping others with what I’m struggling with?

• What are your specialties? 

• How often should I expect to come to therapy?

• How long do people typically come to therapy with you?

• What’s your style? Do you assign homework? Are you directive or more hands off?

• How do I know if therapy is working?

• What happens if I’m not making progress in therapy?

• What is your fee?

• How do I get started?

I hope this helps you find the right therapist in the Bay Area. If you are still feeling stuck, reach out to schedule free 15 minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and help direct you to the right person. If you are looking for help with relationship issues, faith based counseling, or betrayal trauma you can read more about how I can help.