McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Women's Health Advisor 2002.2

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?

This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.