I think what happens in the first few sessions isn't necessarily an indication of what will happen over time in the course of therapy because as the relationship grows, it changes. I just think you'll have better luck seeking referrals from people whose judgement you respect, then schedule brief meetings, maybe 30 min to try them on; many Ts offer free or very reduced fee introduction sessions. A T with solid credentials, several years of experience in a variety of settings, should have a basic competence in the most common modalities which allows them to shift as needed.

My T had a psychoanalytically influenced background and practiced psychodynamically with me, but was also fluent with CBT, hypnosis, etc, and incorporated them as useful. I think you want to look for a generalist with a broad experience.