Get Started – Let Me Talk

Help us match you to the right therapist

It's important to have a therapist who you can establish a personal connection with. The following questions are designed to match you to a licensed therapist based on your therapy needs and personal preferences.

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What type of therapy are you looking for?

Individual (for myself)

Couples (for myself and my partner)

Teen (for my child)

Let's walk through the process of finding the best therapist for you! We'll start off with some basic questions.

What is your gender identity?

Woman

Man

Others

Gender plays an important role in shaping personal identity and experiences. This information will help your therapist create a more personalized approach.

How old are you?

Did you know? Almost a fifth of older adults in the United States have experienced depression. (Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, 2008)

How do you identify?

Straight

Gay

Lesbian

Other

Your answer will help us match you to a suitable therapist as well as help your therapist create a treatment plan that respects your identity and experiences.

What is your relationship status?

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Separated

Other

How important is religion in your life?

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

We ask questions about religion so we can match you to a therapist who can empathize with your background.

Which religion do you identify with?

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

Hinduism

Buddhism

Prefer not to say

Other

Would you like to be matched with a therapist who provides Christian-based therapy?

Yes

Do you consider yourself to be spiritual?

Yes

Have you ever been in therapy before?

Yes

Understanding therapeutic history helps your therapist create a more effective plan. If this is your first time trying therapy, we’ll share more information about what to expect after you sign up

What led you to consider therapy today?

I've been feeling depressed

I feel anxious or overwhelmed

My mood is interfering with my job/school performance

I struggle with building or maintaining relationships

I can't find purpose and meaning in my life

I am grieving

I have experienced trauma

I need to talk through a specific challenge

I want to gain self confidence

I need to talk through a specific challenge

I want to gain self confidence

I want to improve myself but I don't know where to start

Recommended to me (friend, family, doctor)

Just exploring

This is a preliminary question to understand what you are going through, you will have more opportunities to explain or elaborate on your feelings and challenges later on.

What are your expectations from your therapist? A therapist who...

Listens

Explores my past

Teaches me new skills

Challenges my beliefs

Assigns me homework

Guides me to set goals

Proactively checks in with me

I don't know

Letmetalk has more than 4,000 licensed and vetted professional therapists with different techniques and approaches.

How would you rate your current physical health?

Good

Fair

Poor

Studies show that exercise can help with depression as effectively as antidepressant medication. (Psychosomatic Medicine, 2007)

How would you rate your current eating habits?

Good

Fair

Poor

Are you currently experiencing overwhelming sadness, grief, or depression?

Yes

Psychotherapy can serve as an effective treatment for clinical depression

Little interest or pleasure in doing things.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Feeling down, depressed or hopeless.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Feeling down, depressed or hopeless.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Feeling tired or having little energy.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Poor appetite or overeating.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Every day

Once a week

2 to 3 times a week

Once a month

2 to 3 times a month

Less than once a month

How difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:

Not difficult at all

Somewhat difficult

Very difficult

Extremely difficult

Are you currently employed?

Yes

Do you have any problems or worries about intimacy?

Yes