Questions to Ask Your Prospective Child Psychologist in St. Louis
One common worry about consulting with a new to you child psychologist in St. Louis is wondering if you will align with them and if their practice will be the best fit for you.
Choosing a child psychologist is like choosing a pediatrician—you may find many many competent professionals, but you also want to find the best one, the one you can mesh with and trust!
So you’ve found a few child psychologists in St. Louis and scheduled consultations—but, what should you ask? What should you say? What is appropriate?
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“What does child psychology in St. Louis entail, for your practice?”
It’s best to iron out logistics and technicalities up front.
Asking questions provides clarity from the get-go so that misunderstandings don’t happen in the future. We know that this can be overwhelming, your mind may be full of questions or maybe it’s blank—we’ve curated a list of questions that will give you all the information you need, from the smallest details to the necessary stuff.
Questions to Ask a Child Psychologist in St. Louis
How do you work with anxiety or anxiety-driven anger? or behavioral changes? (reframe this to whatever struggle your child is facing)
What is your area of focus?
Do you provide assessment and therapy, or just assessment/testing services?
What is your fee for services? How can I pay you?
How long will treatment take? What does the timeline of progression look like?
What should I tell my child?
How do we start? What does an initial appointment look like?
I hope this helps you decide what questions to ask a prospective child psychologist in St. Louis during consultation.
It can be intimidating interviewing a clinician, but go with your gut. Ask the questions that will give you peace of mind. And, don’t worry if you forget to ask a question. Questions will surely come up along the way and you and your child’s psychologist can work through them.
(Read more about Child Psychology in St. Louis with Dr. Kezia Jackson, PsyD)
If you still feel unsure or are wondering if you need a child therapist or child psychologist, we are happy to schedule a free phone consultation with you to work through the details and help you find the best fit for your child! Our team at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis has put together a robust referral network of child psychologists that we’d be happy to connect you with!
Curious to hear more about Child Psychology in St. Louis, or wondering if you need anxiety therapy for your kid or teen?
Compassionate Counseling St. Louis provides specialized anxiety and anger management therapy for kids, teens, and college students. We work in Clayton, MO and serve kids, teens, and college students throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ladue, University City, Town and Country, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood. You can set up your free phone screening to see if we’re a good fit for your needs right on our website.
