I'm wondering if the mental health agency that I go to uses this or something like it. They did an unusual thorough intake interview and matched me with a therapist that suited me pretty well.

I was surprised to read all the negative reactions to this article. I would be so happy if there was a better way than gut feeling or chance to find a therapist.

For people who go to mental health agencies, they often aren't allowed to choose their therapist, so I can see this technique being especially useful for them.

I had to change therapists and interviewed with a new one last week. I noticed that she had written down two or three therapy techniques that she would recommend for me, so I suppose that's an informal method of choosing the right tools for me from the techniques she's trained in.

So...no.