In this episode, we explore the process of finding the right therapist-what to expect, what the different titles mean, and how to make a choice that feels right for you. Plus, we discuss how psychiatrists and therapists can complement each other in treatment.
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Greetings
1:58 Our topic today "I decided to see my first therapist. Now what?"
3:35 Feeling lost and anxious in finding the right therapist
4:25 Choosing the system or the specialist?
5:31 What do different titles & degrees mean
8:19 Who is a psychiatrist and what they do?
10:05 Psychiatrists and therapists can play complimentary roles in treatment
10:37 Systems overlapping and confusion: coaching and therapy
14:25 Counselor and psychotherapist
18:23 If you have a diagnosis you might need to see a clinical psychologist or a psychotherapist
19:53 Social workers with psychotherapeutic training in the US
20:55 Doing a research in finding the right therapist
21:35 Resonating with your future therapist
23:20 Choosing the therapist is somewhat like dating
24:03 Therapeutic alliance is the main predictor of success in therapy
25:42 Emergency situations: crisis vs ongoing support
28:05 Taking a recommendation from the specialist you like
31:15 Reach out and suggest a topic
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