SpringBreak

“how does that make you feel?” sprinkled in. If that’s what you’re interested in, I’m sure you can find it, or any other vibe you might prefer. My style is very casual and conversational and we’re getting a lot done. Much of showing up as a therapist is an art. The best therapists are intuitive and know just what to do with the energy in the room and the energy the client is emitting or resisting. A good therapist knows when to interject with a thought, prompt the client to stay with a feeling, recall names the client has mentioned in previous stories, connect parts of your story to larger themes, allow silence and so much more. Therapy is a collaborative process in which the therapist walks with you in your story and in your journey toward growth, healing, balance and greater self-awareness.

How do I find a therapist?

There are a lot of great therapists out there, but how do you find the right fit for you? One place to start is by asking for referrals from people in your trusted network. This could be friends, doctors, teachers or guidance counselors at school, etc. There are also some great search options online, some of which allow you to filter by certain preferences. These include:

• Psychology Today

• Therapy Den

• Inclusive Therapists

• Clinicians Of Color

• Melanin and Mental Health

• The Loveland Foundation

• National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

• Mental Health Match

• Therapy Tribe

A lot of therapists offer free meet-and-greets so that you can get a feel for their style. This is a great time to ask questions and to just chat to see how it flows. If you know what some of your presenting concerns are, it may also be good to ask about the therapist’s experience with that particular issue.

What do you mean it needs to be a good fit?

From a weekend away with the girls, to a fun vacation with the family, or a romantic getaway, we have packages that are perfect for any occasion.

Our Rendezvous Package is ideal for any stay, greeted with wine upon your arrival, dinner in our award-winning restaurant, and breakfast in bed.

The greatest predictor of “success” in therapy is how the client perceives the quality of the relationship with the therapist. If you don’t click with your therapist, you will likely get nowhere. This is because you won’t truly be able to let go and trust the rapport. You might remain guarded, even subconsciously, which will prevent you from peeling back layers to effect change. It will be harder for you to receive nudges from your therapist if you’re not all-in on the relationship. If you’re defensive or guarded, this block is a barrier to forward movement. No one can decide for you what “vibe” you’re looking for in a therapist, but because all of us are human and ideally we bring our personality into the room, you can find whatever it is you’re looking for! SP

Juliet Kuehnle is the founder/owner and a therapist at Sun Counseling and Wellness. Kuehnle is wrapping up her first book called Who You Callin’ Crazy?!: The Journey From Stigma To Therapy. Follow along on Instagram @yepigototherapy for updates.