Some people assume that all therapists are created equal. However, each has their own role in the mental health profession, as well as things that they can or cannot do within their field. Part of the success in therapy is making sure that you have the right help on your side.

Fortunately, when you contact any reputable therapist or clinic, they will typically do an intake session, which goes through all of the typical questions but also allows them to get a feel for you and what you need in terms of the type of therapist that you see.

Counselors are the Most Common

Most people see a professional classified under the general umbrella of “counselor”. These professionals are trained in various clinical methods and they will work with people of various ages and with different mental health concerns by providing talk therapy and other therapeutic approaches.

Some common therapy approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Analytical Therapy
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Humanistic Therapy
• Family and Couples Therapy

Some specialize in working with certain demographics or age groups, such as LGBT, children, and adolescents, and so forth. There’s a therapist for just about every person and need, so long as you’re willing to find them.

Most People Don’t Know What They’re Missing

A fair number of people who quit seeing a therapist or counselor do so because it wasn’t “the right fit”. That typically means that they didn’t have the right therapist in the first place. Therefore, getting that initial assessment can be such a valuable asset. Make sure that you connect with the right therapist first and foremost so that you can maximize your benefits from teletherapy or other counseling services.