When you are thinking about starting psychotherapy, it's important to make a few calls to find someone who is compatible.
Usually the first thing someone does when shopping for a psychotherapist is to look online for a provider that is in their insurance network.
 This is important financially because you don't want finances to be a problem after one or two sessions if someone is out of network.
Of course, if money is not an issue, than more choices are available.
Most people are shy about making calls and asking questions, but this is a good idea.
You can check out the approach of the psychotherapist, their education and their specialization.
Though many therapists have skills in a number of areas, you may want to find someone who specializes in your main focus of concern.
Another area that some people feel is important for their choice of a counselor is to share the same religion or religious background.
See what is important to you and ask questions when you call someone that you will be turning to for assistance in sorting out emotional issues.
If the person doesn't return your call then it may be an indication of their availability during treatment.
Trusting someone isn't easy and it's important to feel comfortable with your therapist.
Being honest in the session will help you to reach the root of the issues and to be able to gain clarity and insight.
  If you notice that a lot of the session is spent trying to impress your therapist or to manipulate them into a certain type of agreement with you, look at this and face it.
Self-inquiry is very rewarding and it takes courage to drop one's defensiveness and look at one's actions honestly.