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When you are looking for a prospective divorce therapist, you might find yourself interviewing quite a few before you make a good connection. You can’t always count on a reference to find someone whom you feel you can work with. Rather, you should be prepared to ask a number of questions, some to the therapist and some to yourself.
Start by asking them to tell you about their professional credentials, what special training they have, and how long they have been in practice. While someone with only a few years of experience might not seem like a good choice, don’t discount someone just for being fresh. Look further to find all the answers. Ask them about specializing in divorce issues and what their experience is with new divorcees.
Naturally, you will want to clarify all costs, but most therapists will clarify this for you. Some therapists work with insurance while others will give you a receipt for reimbursement if you qualify. Some divorce therapists will take phone calls for emergency on the phone sessions without additional charges while others charge for this service. Some therapist only take emergency phone calls if you intend harm to yourself or someone else and all other matters must wait until your scheduled session.
Different divorce therapists have different methods of approaching therapy. Ask your prospective divorce therapist about their idea of therapy, how it works, and what they expect of you. Being clear on this point can be very beneficial if you choose to move forward with therapy with this individual.
Ask yourself how you feel about the initial session. You don’t want someone who is going to use shame, guilt, or talk to you as though you aren’t intelligent enough to think for yourself. You want someone who is a professional in every manner, including respecting your time and refraining from taking any calls during your scheduled session. A divorce therapist should never touch you in a way that makes you question their motives and should never suggest taking your therapy out of the professional setting. Listening to your own impressions of your prospective divorce therapist is part of developing an inner voice that is loud, clear, and in control. If there is anything that makes you uncomfortable about the initial therapy session, and it can’t be clarified with a few questions, then simply move on to the next potential divorce therapist. Your therapist may very well end up testifying for you in court down the road so it is vital that the relationship is professional and that the professional conducts him or herself well.
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