If you are considering therapy, you may want to interview two or three psychologists before you choose one. Be prepared with a list of questions. You may want to ask about education, years of practice, and whether or not they have treated the types of problems you bring to therapy. Also, pay attention to how you feel talking to the therapist there must be a good fit between the client and therapist for a good working relationship. Most of the 4,000 respondents whose choice of therapists or length of care was limited by insurance did worse.
Insurance companies have many policies that lead to a lower quality of care.
Also, if you do choose to use your insurance, you need to be aware of the possible problems this can create with your confidentiality. Insurance companies frequently require a diagnosis in order to pay for your treatment. This diagnosis becomes a part of your permanent medical record. The insurance companies can request notes from therapy sessions, often want to know the treatment goals, and may ask for updates on therapy progress. They also typically set a limit on the number of visits.