How to Choose a Psychotherapist: The Ultimate Guide

How to Choose a Psychotherapist: The Ultimate Guide

June 22, 2026 · 38 min

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Ross Rosenberg and Dr. Steven Ross discuss how to choose a therapist effectively.

This is a podcast conversation between Ross Rosenberg and Dr. Steven Ross about how to choose a therapist. They advise prospective clients to ask upfront about a therapist's orientation, licensure, years in practice, and experience with their specific issue, and to reflect on any gender or age preferences while committing to a session or two to gauge fit. Ross and Steven explain the differences between psychologists and master's-level therapists but argue that after five to ten years o...

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Host: Ross Rosenberg

Guest: Dr. Steven Ross

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Organizations: psychologists, master's-level therapists

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