To start therapy, you first have to find a mental health therapist and Mental Health Match offers a free quiz to match you with the right provider. You’ll want to make sure they have the right credentials and specializations, which Mental Health Match can help you with too. You may find it helpful to identify…
Recording a great therapist video is easier than you think. The best videos are just a version of the way you’d start a relationship with any new client, particularly in an age of online therapy. A good format keeps it simple. First introduce yourself, giving them a background of your experience and qualifications, and then…
Thank you for letting us know, you haven’t heard back. Mental Health Match has now followed up with your therapist. Therapists are often busy, and there can be many reasons for delayed responses. Whether they’re booked up, managing a heavy caseload, or simply on vacation, there’s also a chance your message got lost in the…
Thinking therapy might be helpful for you? Maybe you already are in therapy but feel like your needs have changed? Here are 7 questions and answers about how to find the therapist that works best for you. 1. Where can I look for a therapist? Mental Health Match offers a free survey to match you…
When you’re in need of mental health support, having to deal with how to pay for it can feel like an additional burden. To help remove confusion and stress, here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about how to pay for therapy. 1. How much does therapy cost? The cost for a…
Starting therapy can feel brave and exciting, but also overwhelming or uncomfortable. To ease you into this new chapter, we have compiled some of the questions that we get asked the most. 1. What will I talk about in therapy or counseling In therapy, people often talk about what is on their mind or causing…
You may be wondering how to improve your therapist profile to get the most referrals. Well, after matching over 500,000 therapy seekers, Mental Health Match has learned a lot about what makes for a successful profile. This short guide provides our best advice for improving your profile. To best use this guide, start with the…
Sometimes, therapy can feel uncomfortable. In therapy, we address difficult feelings or moments of trauma so that we can examine them and heal. However, the discomfort of processing difficult feelings or memories is different from the experience of ineffective therapy. Even during the uncomfortable times, you should feel connected and safe with your therapist. That…
There is no one right way to start therapy, and you can ask your therapist as few or as many questions as you’d like. Asking questions about your therapist’s approach and style can help people feel more secure and empowered as you choose a therapist. A therapist should be able to answer and respond to…
The goal of a first therapy session is for you and your therapist to get to know each other. You will likely discuss why you’ve decided to start therapy. Generally, your first therapy session should feel in some ways like the beginning of any meaningful relationship. It’s all about establishing trust. When you match with…