Finding the Right Therapist: Trust Your Gut and Ask Better Questions

Finding the Right Therapist: Trust Your Gut and Ask Better Questions

From Chitty Chats with Stacy by Stacy Nation

May 26, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 50

About this episode

Stacy discusses how to find the right therapist and the importance of the therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve already worked hard just to make the appointment. In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy , Stacy talks honestly about what clients should look for when searching for a therapist—and what therapists need to do better when creating safety, trust, and connection from the very first interaction. Stacy shares practical questions clients can ask, including questions about licensing, training, therapy experience, specialized populations, and treatment modalities. She also reminds listeners that the therapeutic relationship matters deeply. If something feels off, it’s okay to trust your gut and keep looking. This episode is for clients trying to find a good fit, therapists wanting to create safer spaces, and anyone who believes healing starts with relationship. In this episode, Stacy explores the often frustrating process of finding the right therapist. She shares that many people have to meet several therapists before finding a good fit, and she challenges clinicians to think more deeply about how they create safety from the very beginning. Stacy talks about why the first appointment matters, especially for…

People in this episode

Host: Stacy

Topics covered

  • finding a therapist
  • therapeutic relationship
  • trust and safety
  • client questions
  • mental health
  • therapy experience

Keywords

  • therapist
  • mental health
  • trust
  • safety
  • client questions
  • therapy experience
  • PTSD
  • complex trauma

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