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How to Interview a Therapist
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QUESTIONS TO ASK IF YOU'RE SEEKING HELP FOR OCD OR RELATED PROBLEMS:
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| Q: "I'm looking for help with OCD (or other problem). Do you specialize in treating it?" A: "Yes." or "It's one of my specialties." |
| Q: "May I ask what your credentials are?" A: The most common answers will be: "I'm a psychiatrist" or "I'm an MD." "I'm a psychologist" or "I'm a PhD" or "I'm a Doctor of Psychology." "I'm a clinical social worker" or "I'm an MSW." |
| Q: "Are you licensed in Michigan?" A: "Yes." |
| Q: "How long have you been in practice? A: Two years or more is a good answer. |
| Q: "What kind of therapy do you do?" A: "Cognitive-Behavioral." |
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IF YOU'RE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR OCD, ASK:
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| Q: "What kind of treatment techniques do you use?" A: "Exposure and Response Prevention." |
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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW LONG YOUR THERAPY SHOULD TAKE, ASK:
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| Q: "How long should it take before I notice some results?" A: "Everyone is different, but it usually takes a few weeks or months, or possibly longer." |
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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE PERSON'S FEE IS, ASK:
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| Q: "What is your fee?" A: This varies a great deal, but you may expect to be charged anywhere from $75 to $125 or more per clinical hour, that is, for a 45-50 minute session. If the initial evaluation (the first session) takes longer, it will probably cost more. |
