Tips for finding/interviewing a therapist?
Hello Everyone, I've made an appointment with a therapist for a consultation. Any tips on how to "interview" her would be greatly appreciated.
I am just trying to stick to the appointment I've made for Monday, although I've already been hearing the whispers rising, I don't really need to go, it's not that bad, I can do this by myself, I probably won't like her anyway. She probably isn't really qualified.... etc.
She claims to have experience working with both alcoholics and families of alcoholics. And she's an older woman with 15+ years of experience and is licensed. Is it "better" to have a therapist who is actually a Ph.D. in psychology?
I don't want to be rude to her. But I also don't want to waste my time.
Sorry, never done this before. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!