AleinaFeb 21, 2012 05:31 PM
There are quite a few things in my eyes that make a good therapist. The first one would be first impressions. If the therapist greets you with a smile, that's very important to me. If they look like they have a good attitude going into the relationship, it really sets the foundation for future sessions.
The second thing is important for any job and that is a good work background. Would you go to a therapist who has zero experience, or the therapist who has over 30 years? I'd go to the one with 30 years first, and while everyone starts somewhere, it's still good to have experience under your belt, so I think having a good work background and resume is very important.
The third thing is their ability to understand you as an individual person. Nobody goes into therapy to be treated like everyone else, each person has their own individual issues, and if a therapist can learn each person and how to treat them the best they can based on the individual, I think that's great.
The fourth thing is the therapist being caring, thoughtful, and sensitive to your feelings. If a therapist is putting you down, or dismissing you in any way, it might be wise to stop treatment with that therapist. When you find a counselor that can give you a push when you need it, but still be able to give you a feeling of security, you know you've found a good place to get treated.
The fifth and last thing is just knowing that your therapist is there for you, that they have your best interests in mind and legitimately want to help you. If they are just doing this without passion, or just for the money, that won't go over too well with anyone. To feel that your therapist is there for you and truly wants to get you better, it just makes it that much easier.
Like I said, there are many things that really make a good therapist, but those 5 highlights are what's most important to me, and I found each of those with Mr. Garber.
The second thing is important for any job and that is a good work background. Would you go to a therapist who has zero experience, or the therapist who has over 30 years? I'd go to the one with 30 years first, and while everyone starts somewhere, it's still good to have experience under your belt, so I think having a good work background and resume is very important.
The third thing is their ability to understand you as an individual person. Nobody goes into therapy to be treated like everyone else, each person has their own individual issues, and if a therapist can learn each person and how to treat them the best they can based on the individual, I think that's great.
The fourth thing is the therapist being caring, thoughtful, and sensitive to your feelings. If a therapist is putting you down, or dismissing you in any way, it might be wise to stop treatment with that therapist. When you find a counselor that can give you a push when you need it, but still be able to give you a feeling of security, you know you've found a good place to get treated.
The fifth and last thing is just knowing that your therapist is there for you, that they have your best interests in mind and legitimately want to help you. If they are just doing this without passion, or just for the money, that won't go over too well with anyone. To feel that your therapist is there for you and truly wants to get you better, it just makes it that much easier.
Like I said, there are many things that really make a good therapist, but those 5 highlights are what's most important to me, and I found each of those with Mr. Garber.
