Inviting someone into your child’s inner world feels like a big deal because it is. So how do you choose the right person for the job?
Set Up The Intake
The first get-to-know-you meeting is an intake, which isn’t about treating the problem, it’s about discovering the scope of what the problem could be. In my experience it means a pretty thorough interview with you, and also a long one with your child. You fill out paperwork with lots of nosy questions, and then you answer even nosier ones in person or over the phone. Oh, and all of this costs more than a regular treatment session, so learn the intake cost in advance.
This is not my favorite part, and not just because of the cost, time it takes, and how vulnerable it makes everyone. No, it’s the hard part because sometimes you end the intake knowing. Several times, I have realized, at this point, that the expert is going somewhere that I don’t agree with — they suggest far more work than I think we need or can afford, or they draw conclusions about my child after a one-hour interview that I don’t agree with.
If after the intake you want to cut ties and find someone else, it’s crucial to do so. A match that starts wobbly does not usually get better. But, the unfortunate thing is, it means going through the interview and intake with the next person in line.When you find someone who you believe will be a good fit, you can finally get to the logistics. Davis suggests asking, “How soon can you fit us in?” knowing that some therapists save time each week for new clients, and others are booked months out.
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