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Questions to ask  your therapist

1. Are you licensed by the state to do therapy?

2. Does my problem sound like something that you have lots of experience in? If not, who would you see for this type of problem?

3. What will it be like, to be in therapy with you?

4. Do you do only long term or short term therapy?

5. What style of therapy do you prefer?
    What is that like? Why do you like it?

6. Is your approach fairly traditional?

7. How much will it cost? (See "Paying for therapy")

8. How often would I be seen?

9. How will we keep track of my progress?

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Also see
"What you need to know about therapy"
for more details

What is the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker and LPC?