I saw a T once, and the red flags were red enough to have me not come back for a second session.
Then I saw another T and her style was so mismatched with mine, even though she came highly recommended by a few of my friend's friends. But she mentioned more than once that God runs this world and we should let him take care of us........................................................................ and when I told her I don't appreciate her bringing Him into the room she thanked me for bringing it to her attention. Still, I believe psychotherapy is not a value-free enterprise and letsay she'd keep Him out of the room, she'd not be fully engaging in the type of counseling she enjoys/values, and I'd not benefit from all of this......
Y'see, if I see a red flag I run.
I often feel I know too well what it is I want and therefore I don't enter therapy with just anyone.