Beadlady: I actually wrote up my own "interview' questions to ask the potential T. I had gone through 3 of them in the last year & a half (since my unfortunate relapse & OD) & then about the 4th session or so found out we were not compatible or did not agree on some fundamental issues--such as medications--one told me meds "blunted" my emotions so therapy would be more difficult!! Jees, without meds I'd spend my whole session crying hysterically--blunt me!!! I need meds to even give me the ability to go to therapy & get anything out of it.

So armed with the interview questions, I call the potential T & leave a message on the voice mail or with the receptionist that I'd like about 10 min. of her time (I only go to female T's) to talk before I schedule an initial intake (so as not to waste my/her time & my money with trying to discover if we have the same beliefs & concept of how my therapy should progress). Anyway, no potential T has refused (though I'm sure they are surprised by my request). If she refused, automatically she would not be right for me! I need someone who will respect my efforts to get myself the best treatment that I can.

Good luck with the new T--remember he/she is YOUR EMPLOYEE!! Be assertive to make sure you get what you need.--Suzy