Therapist- Fresh out of school?

I'm looking for a therapist (not in NY) to help me work through some issues. I contacted one and talked to her today, but found out she just graduated from a primarily online program (with a couple of on-campus intensives) and is still under the supervision of another therapist. (I have my Psychology/Coaching/Counseling undergrad from the same school, also done online.) This is her second career, she was in Sales and Marketing for 20ish years prior to going back to school for this degree.

Would you feel comfortable going to her? Why or why not?

Therapist- Fresh out of school?

Im confused you stated you have the same degree from the same school, why do you feel uncomfortable?

IMO, I don't believe in online classes for school in general. BUT everyone including you had to start under supervision. The real question is what about this situation makes you feel unsure? how did your conversationl? did you feel comfortable?
what are your concerns about seeing her, is it the online, the supervision her age

In the end its not if other people would feel comfortable its will you feel comfortable

Message edited 7/20/2015 7:30:51 PM.

Re: Therapist- Fresh out of school?

I agree that it's what you are comfortable with.

As someone who teaches students myself, I have found that older students who transition to the helping professions tend to do so more from personal life experience, generally with their own loved ones.

So they know A LOT usually.

And if she's worked in sales for so long, I'm sure she knows how to work with people well.


ETA: I've also heard online classes are actually a lot more challenging than what some of us "old school" people are used to. I personally wouldn't be so quick to judge unless it was a diploma mill non-accredited university.

Message edited 7/20/2015 10:01:43 PM.

Therapist- Fresh out of school?

I would give her a chance-
Set up a consultation to see if she is someone you would feel comfortable working with.

Re: Therapist- Fresh out of school?

Therapist- Fresh out of school?

Thank you all for the replies. I'm going to consult with a couple of others before making a decision, but I appreciate the feedback and perspective.

We had a quick call and I did like her but the being right out of school and the supervision things threw me off. I'm not suffering with anything specific, mainly just need to work through some family/self-image issues, so I don't need a "specialist" per se. I just want someone that has enough experience to walk with me through the issues and help me get to a healthier place mentally. :)

The school is very reputable and not a diploma mill. It was "easy" for me in undergrad, though I realize that grad classes are different. My initial judgment was based on my own experience and knowing that I don't feel prepared to be a counselor based on the experience I had, though I recognize grad school and licensure require more intense internships, etc.

I really appreciate the perspectives you all offered as they were things I had not clearly considered.

Therapist- Fresh out of school?

I'd give her a chance if you feel like you could work with her. A lot of what makes therapy successful is a having a good therapeutic relationship.