EP #1422: How to Find the Right Therapist Why it is the Ultimate Form of Self-Care

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Summary

In this conversation, Dr. John Trentalange discusses how to find a therapist. He emphasizes the importance of finding a therapeutic client match and having a conversation with the therapist over the phone to determine if their voice triggers any negative reactions. Dr. John also highlights the need to ask important questions such as the therapist's experience in therapy, their protocol for handling emergency calls, and their approach to therapy. He explains that therapists have different techniques and specialties, and it's important to find one that aligns with your needs. Dr. John also touches on specific therapies like dialectical behavior therapy and somatic therapy. He advises individuals to interview multiple therapists and ask about their specialties and methods before making a decision.

Keywords: therapist, therapeutic client match, conversation, voice trigger, therapy techniques, specialties, dialectical behavior therapy, somatic therapy

Takeaways

• Finding a therapist is about finding a therapeutic client match and feeling comfortable with the therapist.
• It's important to have a conversation with the therapist over the phone to determine if their voice triggers any negative reactions.
• Ask important questions such as the therapist's experience in therapy, their protocol for handling emergency calls, and their approach to therapy.
• Therapists have different techniques and specialties, so it's important to find one that aligns with your needs.
• Consider interviewing multiple therapists and asking about their specialties and methods before making a decision.

Titles

• The Role of Voice in Choosing a Therapist
• Understanding Therapy Techniques and Specialties

Sound Bites

• "Is that individual voice triggering you? If it is, move on."
• "Have you been in therapy yourself? Because you do not want to work with a therapist who has not been in therapy themselves."
• "Everybody does cognitive behavioral therapists. All that means is talk therapy."

Chapters00:00Introduction and the Importance of a Therapeutic Client Match
02:01Important Questions to Ask When Finding a Therapist
04:24Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Somatic Therapy
09:08Dissociative Identity Disorder and Highly Intelligent Individuals
11:31Lighter Therapy and Talk Therapy
15:48Finding the Right Fit: Asking About Specialties and Methods