The following questions are examples of what you may want to consider asking when meeting with a mental health provider:
- What is your educational background and what training have you received as it relates to my child's issues? Are you licensed?
- What is your experience in treating children with my child's diagnosis or suspected delays (number of years, settings, types of patients)?
- What is your approach to treatment and what methods do you employ?
- How frequently will my child need to be seen and how long do the sessions last?
- Do you involve family members in the treatment? Do you meet with families together? Parents alone? Children alone?
- Will I be allowed to know what happens during my child's session?
- Will you coordinate treatment with our family doctor or pediatrician?
- What is your fee schedule and what types of insurance do you accept?
- If necessary, can you prescribe medication or refer me to someone who can?
- When are your appointments? Can my child be seen before or after school?
