I'm not sure what therapist I should be seeing so I contacted one who is covered by my insurance and who does CBT. She seems knowledgeable on the phone and she sent me an e-mail with a bunch of forms before our first appointment next week.

She wants a bunch of information from me. WAY more than I want to give. She wants a list of all my doctors (past and present) and a detailed family history for my parents and grandparents, including their medical conditions. This is just the first page and a half. There are about 30 pages for me to fill out. I don't want to give her all that information. I don't even know if I will stay with her or leave after an appointment or two. If I do end up leaving, I don't want all this information being left behind. There is only 2 pages of information that I am ok giving. She insists the information is necessary for treatment so she can figure out the best plan for me.

Also, she wants me to give her my credit card number to bill me for the appointments. I don't want her billing my credit card and would rather pay her in cash. I don't need my credit card company knowing I see a therapist and it appearing on my statement. I am, also, uncomfortable with giving my credit card number, security code and expiration date to anyone. However, she refuses to take cash and insists on needing my credit card information.

I feel like this therapist might be able to help me because she seems qualified, but she is asking for things from me that I do not wish to give. Is this a sign that she is not right for me? Should I give in and provide her with information I am not comfortable providing?