Have you been wondering what to look for in your next therapist?

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life's challenges with evidence-based

approaches, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

I received this question from a listener recently.

Can you please do an episode on how to find a therapist who is a good fit?

I've been struggling to find the right one.

Finding a therapist that is the right fit can be difficult at times.

I will walk you through a few things to consider when you are searching for one.

However, sometimes fit has a bit of magic sauce to it, just like anything else.

Use this information to empower yourself as you seek therapy.

First up is type of therapist.

One confusion that many people have is the various types of therapists that exist.

For instance, I'm a psychologist.

Psychologists primarily have doctoral degrees and go through several years of training

before even being able to use the title of psychologist.

We typically complete 3-10-12 month practicums, which are about 16-20 hours per week, and

a year-long full-time, 40 hours or more per week internship prior to graduation.

And then we must complete a full-time post-doctoral fellowship and various testing before we

are fully licensed and can use the title of psychologist.

In terms of years, most psychologists have done anywhere from 5-7 years of training and

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