Feeling Awkward About Seeking Therapy?

You are lucky if you don�t feel awkward about seeking therapy. People often do.  But, many see therapists.  There are over 2,000 licensed therapists in greater Sacramento. Since most therapists see 20 to 30 clients a week, many Sacramentans are seeing or have seen a therapist. 

Once you decide to try therapy, you must choose a therapist. Many clients see the recommendation of trusted person.  This is consoling but not necessary.  According to research, the client�s initial comfort with a therapist best predicts a successful therapy outcome.

So rely on your feelings of comfort.  There is no right or wrong basis for comfort.  Different therapists make different clients comfortable.  The level of comfort has to be "good enough".  This is not perfect, but definitely not uncomfortable.

A picture and the tone of a voicemail message seems superficial for selecting most professionals, but it is the best place to start in finding a therapist.  Next, screen therapists based on your feelings during your first phone call.  And by the end of the first session it should be clear that the therapist is a comfortable fit for you.