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McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 2002.1
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Questions to Ask Before You Decide on a Therapist
Most therapists will welcome the opportunity to meet
initially for one session to answer your questions. Before
you decide on a particular therapist, consider the
following:
- Is the therapist recommended by a person or professional
organization you respect?
- Is the therapist a member of a professional organization?
- What education, training, and experience does the
therapist possess?
- What are the fees and fee schedule?
- Is the therapist a qualified provider for third-party
payment purposes (i.e., insurance reimbursement)?
- What method(s) of therapy does the therapist emphasize?
- Who will be involved in the sessions? (You as an
individual, your family as a unit, or family subunits)
- What goals and results have you discussed? Are you
satisfied with these?
- What is the projected length of treatment?
- Above all, are you comfortable with the therapist and do
you trust him or her?
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