This tool is not a crisis intervention service, is not medical advice, and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
How It Works
Three simple steps to discover the right therapeutic approach for you.
Share Your Symptoms
Answer questions about what you're experiencing: mood, thoughts, behaviors, and daily life.
Your responses are scored
Your responses are compared with evidence-based therapy approaches using a structured scoring process designed to organize therapy approaches in a clear, consistent way.
Get Recommendations
Receive personalized therapy suggestions with explanations of why they may help.
Evidence-Based
Recommendations grounded in clinical research
Private & Safe
Your responses are never stored or shared. Personally identifying information is never collected, stored or shared.
Personalized
Tailored to your unique experiences
Important Disclaimer
This tool is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace professional diagnosis or treatment. If you're in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or call a crisis helpline immediately. Always consult with a licensed therapist before starting any treatment.
Get Your Personalised Results
Pay once to take the assessment and receive your personalized therapy recommendations for this session.
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If you are in immediate danger or feel at risk of harming yourself or others, call 911.
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What Level of Care Might Fit Right Now?
Therapy type and level of care are not the same thing. A therapy type describes the kind of treatment approach that may fit your concerns. A level of care describes how much support, structure, monitoring, or safety planning may be needed right now.
This checklist is educational. It does not diagnose you, determine medical necessity, or replace an assessment by a licensed clinician, physician, crisis team, or treatment program.
Specialty levels for substance use and co-occurring concerns
When substance use, gambling, eating concerns, or other compulsive behaviors are part of the picture, specialized assessments and treatment settings may be needed alongside or instead of standard mental health care.
The way to use this checklist
You do not need to know the exact level of care before reaching out. You can say:
“I’m not sure whether weekly therapy is enough right now. Can you help me figure out what level of support I should be asking about?”
“I’m looking for help understanding whether outpatient therapy, IOP, PHP, residential, or crisis support might fit my situation.”
The goal is not to label yourself. The goal is to get connected to the amount of support that matches what is happening right now.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 mental health support, call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741.
Therapy Resources
National agencies and organizations providing support, treatment referrals, and recovery resources.
TherapyFit is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above. These resources are provided for informational purposes only.
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You
Finding the right therapist is about more than choosing someone with the right credentials. Understanding different therapeutic approaches, knowing what questions to ask, and considering your personal preferences can help you make a more informed decision. Whether you're beginning your search or exploring recommendations from your MyTherapyFit assessment, this guide will help you take the next step with confidence.
Finding a Therapist
Finding a therapist who fits your needs involves considering their therapeutic approach, experience, location, insurance participation, and availability.
Therapist directories can help you compare providers and narrow your search using these criteria.
If you've completed the MyTherapyFit assessment, your results include a Find a Therapist section with links to directories where you can explore professionals who offer approaches that matched your responses.
Understanding Therapist Credentials
Therapist titles vary by state and country. Here's a plain-language overview of common credentials in the US.
Credential abbreviations vary by state. Any licensed provider listed here is qualified to offer therapy.
Therapy Consultation Checklist
Questions and reflections to help you assess fit after an initial consultation or first session.
You do not need to ask every question. Sometimes the most important part of an initial conversation is noticing whether you feel comfortable, respected, and understood. You are not trying to find a perfect therapist. You are trying to find a workable therapeutic relationship.
Practical Fit
Therapy Process Fit
Relational Fit
It's normal for therapy to feel unfamiliar or emotionally uncomfortable at times, especially early on. But feeling consistently dismissed, unsafe, or unable to be yourself is worth paying attention to.
Still Unsure Which Therapeutic Approach Might Be Right for You?
Finding a therapist who feels like a good fit is important, but you may still have questions about which type of therapy could best address your needs.
If you'd like additional guidance, the MyTherapyFit assessment can help you explore therapeutic approaches based on your experiences, needs, and preferences.