[Lorib64]

I have been looking for a new therapist. I was given some names through my insurance co. Who practice Internal Family Systems therapy (parts work). I saw a webinar on it and was intrigued.. I bought a workbook that you can do on your own, but I need help.
I chose the one with decent reviews and made an appointment. She has cancelled on me twice, but I have an appointment this Th.

I am not sure how to prepare. Do I make a list of concerns?

Also, I like my psychiatrist and he does therapy. I just see him for med management. He does not do IFS, but he is an option I forgot about.

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[AliceKate]

A list of concerns and a list of goals may be a good thing to have for sure. Otherwise, I (who has seen only 2 therapists in total, so what do I know?) think you just come as you are. The therapist will have a standard list of questions etc. I don't think you will be expected to "lead" the first session at all. Even the lists are "just" a bonus, but may be a good sign to the T that you are willing to do the work (and of course they are useful overviews to have).

Is you Psychiatrist on the list of the insurance?

[Rive.]

Absolutely, bring your goals or what you want to work on but also what you need.

And also bring a list of questions: how does she work, what can you expect from working with her, what are her policies, her boundaries (e.g. is out of contact session possible, can you email, can you call, does she respond).

I wouldn't just go to a first therapy session 'blank'. Be prepared. Because *you* are also interviewing them before deciding IF you want to hire them. So you need info to decide whether can you work with them, do you like them, what can you expect if you were to choose them etc.

[ArtieTheSequal]

I wish I knew. I need to find a new t myself and am really dragging my heels at even trying to think about doing it.