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[quote=Anonymous]Try to take off the pressure of striking out op. A trial appointment does not hold that much weight! A good therapist will absolutely support right fit. A right fit imo is a good mesh personality wise so understands the kid (and you) but different enough to have new ideas and perspectives and encourage growth.

I would suggest finding three good ones and letting him pick based on the therapist's bio or their picture. You can interview with brief phone consults. Ask each a couple of questions (same ones) and compare the answers. Also tell them something you find endearing about your kid, how they respond can help determine good match.

I would also tell him that sometimes someone isn't the right fit, and sometimes we know right away, sometimes we know after a few appointments. Lots of times we get it right on the first try but sometimes we don't. Sometimes someone can help us for awhile but when we are older or have a different situation someone else might be better.

Teach him therapists and their individual value is fluid and something he gets to have some say over and that will be a great gift for his future.[/quote]

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