Finding the Right Grief Therapist or Counselor

Finding the Right Grief Therapist or Counselor

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• Ask trusted friends or healthcare providers for recommendations and referrals. 
• Check out a potential therapist or counselor's website to get a feel for who they are

          and what services they offer, then give them a phone call to chat and ask questions. 

• Let them know you found them through mygriefconnection.org
• Ask them about their style and what types of counseling and/or conditions they

          specialize in. 

• Briefly tell them about you, your loss, and what you are looking for in a counselor.
• Consider asking them if they can do a consultation visit.  The best way to assess if

          you are a good match with each other is to meet in person, if you can. 

• Be sure to discuss their fees & insurance coverage, before you begin so you both are

          clear on payment expectations.

• If you are struggling financially ask them if they have a fee sliding-scale or look

          for a practice that offers counseling from Master's student interns in training 
          at a discounted rate. 

• Make your first appointment.
• Show up a few minutes early for your appointment, there may be paperwork to fill out.
• It is a good idea to see them 2-3 times before determining if they are the right fit.​​

​For a list of local Treasure Valley Idaho therapists and counselors and online counseling services, visit:
https://www.mygriefconnection.org/griefservices.html