{"formatVersion":"1.1","id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/what-do-you-value-in-a-therapist","path":"/library/what-do-you-value-in-a-therapist","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/what-do-you-value-in-a-therapist","title":"What to Look for in a Therapist","family":"Library detail","description":"What to Look for in a Therapist. Explore this topic in the MentalHealth.com resource library.","language":"en-US","access":{"audience":"custom-shared-preview","indexable":true},"provenance":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/what-do-you-value-in-a-therapist","wordpressId":"5963","contentCompleteness":"complete","dateScope":"original-source"},"authors":[{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carrie-steckl#person","name":"Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carrie-steckl"}],"dates":{"datePublished":"2014-06-17T04:00:00Z","dateModified":"2025-08-27T11:37:13Z"},"content":{"html":"<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/\">Home</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library\">Library</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/therapy\">Therapy</a></li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">What to Look for in a Therapist</span></li></ol></nav><div class=\"article-page article-standard\" data-library-standard><div class=\"article-main-grid\"><header class=\"article-heading\"><h1>What to Look for in a Therapist</h1><p class=\"article-inline-credits\">Written by <a class=\"article-credit-person\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carrie-steckl\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/10264.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" loading=\"lazy\">Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.</a></p><div class=\"article-dates\"><span>Published on <time datetime=\"2014-06-17T04:00:00Z\">June 17, 2014</time></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> · </span><span>Updated on <time datetime=\"2025-08-27T11:37:13Z\">August 27, 2025</time></span></div></header><div class=\"article-jumpbar\"></div><div class=\"article-layout\"><div class=\"article-reading\"><article class=\"prose\" id=\"article-content\"><p>According to experts in mental health practice, who the therapist is as a person is one of the most important variables influencing the success or failure of therapy. In other words, the therapist’s personal qualities mean just as much – if not more – than his or her professional skills.</p><figure class=\"article-feature\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-9904.webp\" alt=\"A woman discusses her concerns with a healthcare professional.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\"></figure><section class=\"article-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"key-takeaways\"><h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key takeaways</h2><ul><li>A therapist’s personal qualities can influence the therapeutic relationship alongside professional skills.</li><li>Attentiveness, genuine care, openness, and willingness to acknowledge mistakes can support trust.</li><li>Cultural awareness and a nondefensive response to feedback help create a more responsive treatment relationship.</li></ul></section><h2 id=\"overview\">Overview</h2><p>What do you think about that? It makes me think of the medical profession. Certainly, there are doctors who have both personal finesse and exceptional skills. But we can all think of a doctor in our past (or present) who might be the brightest physician in his or her field but whose bedside manner makes us want to run for the hills. The same is probably true of mental health practitioners. Personal qualities are important in addition to professional skills.</p><p>If you are seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to ponder what personal qualities you value in this kind of provider. Here are some characteristics that research has shown are important:</p><ul class=\"doc\"> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Courage</strong> – Therapists need to be vulnerable at times, admitting their mistakes and imperfections and being willing to take the same risks they would expect clients to take.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Willingness to model new behaviors</strong> – Therapists teach largely by example.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Presence</strong> – Therapists should not being distracted, but instead be fully attentive to what is going on in the moment with their clients.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Goodwill, genuineness, and caring</strong> – Having a sincere interest in the welfare of others is essential to being an effective therapist.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Belief in the therapy process</strong> – Therapists need to believe in what they are doing in order to facilitate meaningful change.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Openness</strong> – Therapists must be willing to reveal enough of themselves to give clients a sense of who they are as a person.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Nondefensiveness</strong> – Therapists should be frank and nondefensive when faced with criticism from clients. Otherwise, clients may receive the message that openness and honesty are not really valued in the therapeutic relationship.</li> <li class=\"doc\"><strong>Cultural awareness</strong> – Therapists need to be aware of the cultural issues that may impact the therapeutic relationship.</li> </ul><p>Which of these qualities do you value in a therapist? What characteristics would you add to the list? Please share your thoughts.</p><p>Source:</p><p>Corey, M. S., Corey, G., &amp; Corey, C. (2014). Groups: Process and practice (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.</p></article><div class=\"article-endmatter\"><section class=\"article-about article-panel\"><h2 id=\"about-mentalhealth-com\">About MentalHealth.com</h2><p>MentalHealth.com helps people understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and access the right care. We bring together mental health education, diagnostics, and care management to support well-being throughout every phase of life.</p><div class=\"article-contributors\"><section class=\"article-bio\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/10264.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><p class=\"article-bio-role\">Author</p><h3 id=\"carrie-steckl-ph-d\"><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carrie-steckl\">Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.</a></h3><p class=\"article-bio-credentials\">Ph.D.</p><p>Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. is a writer with experience as a non-profit professional, college instructor, mental health clinician, and Alzheimer's advocate.</p><dl><div><dt>Published</dt><dd><time datetime=\"2014-06-17T04:00:00Z\">June 17, 2014</time></dd></div><div><dt>Updated</dt><dd><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T11:37:13Z\">August 27, 2025</time></dd></div></dl></div></section></div></section><section class=\"article-medical article-panel article-pending\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Pending medical review\"><h2 id=\"medical-review-status\">Pending Medical Review</h2><p>We take mental health content seriously and follow industry-leading guidelines to ensure our users access the highest quality information. 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In other words, the therapist’s personal qualities mean just as much – if not more – than his or her professional skills.Key takeawaysA therapist’s personal qualities can influence the therapeutic relationship alongside professional skills.Attentiveness, genuine care, openness, and willingness to acknowledge mistakes can support trust.Cultural awareness and a nondefensive response to feedback help create a more responsive treatment relationship.OverviewWhat do you think about that? It makes me think of the medical profession. Certainly, there are doctors who have both personal finesse and exceptional skills. But we can all think of a doctor in our past (or present) who might be the brightest physician in his or her field but whose bedside manner makes us want to run for the hills. The same is probably true of mental health practitioners. Personal qualities are important in addition to professional skills.If you are seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to ponder what personal qualities you value in this kind of provider. Here are some characteristics that research has shown are important: Courage – Therapists need to be vulnerable at times, admitting their mistakes and imperfections and being willing to take the same risks they would expect clients to take. Willingness to model new behaviors – Therapists teach largely by example. Presence – Therapists should not being distracted, but instead be fully attentive to what is going on in the moment with their clients. Goodwill, genuineness, and caring – Having a sincere interest in the welfare of others is essential to being an effective therapist. Belief in the therapy process – Therapists need to believe in what they are doing in order to facilitate meaningful change. Openness – Therapists must be willing to reveal enough of themselves to give clients a sense of who they are as a person. Nondefensiveness – Therapists should be frank and nondefensive when faced with criticism from clients. Otherwise, clients may receive the message that openness and honesty are not really valued in the therapeutic relationship. Cultural awareness – Therapists need to be aware of the cultural issues that may impact the therapeutic relationship. Which of these qualities do you value in a therapist? What characteristics would you add to the list? Please share your thoughts.Source:Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2014). Groups: Process and practice (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.About MentalHealth.comMentalHealth.com helps people understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and access the right care. We bring together mental health education, diagnostics, and care management to support well-being throughout every phase of life.AuthorCarrie Steckl, Ph.D.Ph.D.Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. is a writer with experience as a non-profit professional, college instructor, mental health clinician, and Alzheimer's advocate.PublishedJune 17, 2014UpdatedAugust 27, 2025Pending Medical ReviewWe take mental health content seriously and follow industry-leading guidelines to ensure our users access the highest quality information. 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