This episode provides an essential guide on How To Choose a Psychotherapist, based on criteria developed by psychiatrist Jerry Gelbart, M.D., F.A.P.A..Many people struggle to know where to begin looking for a quality therapist. While many therapists are amiable, supportive, and encouraging, we need to expect more than that. We dive into why modern, effective therapies are crucial, moving beyond older models such as Jungian, Analysis, or Supportive therapies that have not proven to be cost-effective.Discover the power of evidence-based models like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These approaches focus on learning new skills, changing behaviors and thinking, staying in the present, getting rid of judgments, and helping you take more control over your life, rather than focusing on the past or intellectualizing your problems.Tune in to learn the 7 crucial things to look for when selecting a psychotherapist:Goal Setting: The therapist should set tangible goals with you. This ensures everyone (you, the therapist, and other members of the treatment team like a Psychiatrist or Primary Care MD) is focused in the same direction, helps you track your progress, and keeps you moving forward.Beyond "Hand Holding Therapy": Look for a therapist who is not just supportive, listening, or reflecting—what Dr. Gelbart refers to as “HHT,” or Hand Holding Therapy.Engagement: The therapist should be engaged and engaging, rather than passive, remote, or disinterested.Clarity of Model: An effective therapist can clearly say what kind of therapy they are doing.Homework: The therapist should give homework. This helps maintain continuity and ensures you are thinking and working between sessions, utilizing sessions mostly for teaching and the real world as the lab or application.Open-Mindedness: The therapist should be open-minded to various treatments (including nutritional, medications, Eastern approaches, group therapy, hospital outpatient or inpatient), embracing a "Whatever works" philosophy. They should be willing to consult with others or refer you if it's not a good match.Confrontation: The therapist is willing to confront you with necessary truths, delivered in ways you can hear them.We also discuss "plusses" or extras to look for, such as a focus on coping skills training, mindfulness-based practices, and a holistic Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual perspective. Remember, health and wellness demand a multi-pronged approach involving behavior change, self-examination, and reprioritizing values.How to train your brain. [email protected]✨ Thanks for listening to The Potent Mind.🎧 Subscribe for weekly insights on mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and conscious living.🌐 Learn more and access free resources at www.thepotentmind.com🧠 Created by Dr. Jerry Gelbart | © 2025 All rights reserved

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