Questions to Ask Your Therapist — Free Printable Checklist

Credentials & Approach

What are your credentials and licenses?What's your therapeutic approach or style (e.g. CBT, psychodynamic, person-centered)?Do you have experience with what I'm dealing with specifically?How do you typically structure a session?

Logistics & Practical

What's your fee, and do you offer a sliding scale?Do you take my insurance, or can you provide a superbill?Do you offer telehealth, in-person, or both?What's your cancellation policy?How often would we meet, and for how long?

Fit & Comfort

How will we know if therapy is working?What happens if I feel like this isn't the right fit?How do you handle disagreements or feedback about the sessions?Are you comfortable working with my identity/background (culture, LGBTQ+, faith, etc.)?