another after ~4 sessions because I felt he was simply too old (~75+,at least for me). I left a 3rd because I didn't think we were a good match. Interviewing sounds good on paper but I suspect people under stress to the point of seeking therapy, which for most is a decision often postponed, may feel too stressed to shop around. For me, making the decision is a challenge. I wonder if it isn't just as effective to start and "interview" on the fly, so to speak. Thanks for the site! This is a great list. I just recently switched therapists after recognizing that I just wasn't going to get the type of help I needed, not because she wasn't a good therapist, but that she just wasn't informed enough with the specific reason why I was there. You can learn a lot of these things without having a formal interview process... but when you are taking your own life and time in your hands, I can see how important this would be to do quickly! This is a great post and one I will share with others. In Chicago, there are many folks who provide therapy services. An article like this helps people to get concrete answers to questions regarding a search for a counselor. Thanks for this informative blog. You have contemplated over every possible trait of a good counselor. A layman could not cross check all these traits on their own. Behavior study can be a great