I have seen my current psychodynamic T once/week for 16 months, and mostly due to some fluctuating skepticism and frustrations on my part, he has given me the names of a few therapist who he respects and who think psychoanalitically which is my preference. I like my current T very much despite what we’re calling negative transference, I guess, and I am relieved that he is open to me exploring other T’s while keeping the door open for me to continue seeing him if that’s what I choose. I’m curious about what else is out there.

My current T is my first T and I sort of found him by accident and did not ask too many questions when we first met. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, really. I’m meeting a potential new T next week and I’m wondering what to ask. Here’s what I’ve got so far:

- what’s your cancellation policy? (Current T is 2 weeks)
- what are your thoughts on between session contact/emails?
- how often do you typically see clients?
- what are your work hours? (I have a busy schedule so early/late or weekend hours would be great)

I know many therapists don’t disclose much about themselves, but may do so more during an information-gathering session. Any other ideas for questions?