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Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Therapist

Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Therapist ~ Renee Trudeau

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” Carl Jung

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In the past month I probably received at least ten requests from friends and clients asking for referrals for great therapists.

Whenever these calls come in, I try and get my friends to slow down, step back and approach this process with mindfulness and intention. Take your time to get this right; you’re going to be sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings with this person., and therapy and coaching I received in my 20’s and 30’s. But not all psychotherapists are equal; take the time to carefully vet and choose a therapist who can both honor who you are, see your innate goodness and challenge you in a way that is right for you.

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