Finding the Right Therapist for Depression Treatment in Charlotte, NC
How do you know that you have the right therapist for you that is reaching your needs?
Below is a list of green flags (good signs) that you have a therapist that is attuning to your needs in therapy and is probably a good fit for you! Then a list of more red flags that maybe you should find a different therapist to meet your needs. Depression is an illness that can distort our thinking about how we view ourselves and others around us. Knowing this, it’s important that we are able to find a therapist that is compassionate and can meet us where we are at. If you or someone your love is in crisis with their depression symptoms, please reach out to the mental health crisis line number 988 which can be reached via text or call.
Green Flags/ Good qualities in a Therapist that they are a right fit:
They are Honest About Their Area of Expertise
They are honest about their area of expertise and will point you in the direction of someone who will be a better fit for you if they are not. Therapists have different populations and niches that they typically work with. A good therapist will recognize when someone is outside of their expertise and help them to refer out to find the right person. If you are not a good fit for that therapist don’t blame yourself, be happy your therapist is trying to find you the best care for you.
They Establish Boundaries
They establish boundaries and model appropriate boundaries for their clients. Therapists are human as well and need to also engage in self-care. A therapist in an outpatient setting shouldn’t be making themselves available to you 24/7. They should let you know when they are available to be contacted and what can be discussed in between sessions.
You Feel Comfortable
You feel comfortable with them. It can take time to feel comfortable in therapy. But if you feel like your therapist is making the effort to help you to feel like you can express yourself in a safe environment, that is a good sign.
Your Needs Are Being Met
You feel like you are getting what you need with them. The therapist checks in with you on your progress with therapy and your goals with therapy. If you don’t feel like you are progressing, you feel comfortable talking with them about that and adjusting.
Signs that a therapist may not be a right fit for you:
The Therapist Over Shares
Your therapist engages in excessive self-disclosure during your session. It’s normal for your therapist to share some information about themselves in therapy. But when your therapist is sharing too much, and your therapy session feels more like their therapy session… that’s not good and they are probably not the therapist for you.
Making Unfair Judgements
The therapist makes unfair judgments during therapy. They may do this by not asking you follow-up questions to see if they are understanding your thought process and not making up assumptions about your own feelings and experiences.
The Therapist Breaches Confidentiality
The therapist breaches confidentiality without good reason to. That is not only potentially harmful to the client but also an ethical violation. A therapist may breach confidentiality with your written permission if you are a threat to harm yourself or others, and if there is a court order. Otherwise, if you are an adult in therapy your information should not be shared.
They Make Unrealistic Promises
They make promises that you can be better within a certain amount of sessions. Therapists should not make promises or guarantees of how many sessions it would take to get through therapy. Everyone is different in their process of therapy.
Are you ready to start therapy with a Charlotte NC therapist? Reach out to us today to see if we may be a good fit!
You do not have to face your depression alone and in the dark. You deserve to be healthy and happy. Our compassionate team of therapists at Inward Counseling wants to help bring you into the light. If you are struggling and need help, reach out to us today.
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