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Therapist Selection by Rapport
When selecting a therapist, prioritize the quality of the relationship: trust, feeling heard, and a real back-and-forth matter more than any specific modality on paper. Use the first few sessions to gauge whether you feel understood and helped, since strong rapport is often what makes therapy effective and sustainable.
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“If you look at what are the top 10 important factors to find in a therapist, just repeat rapport 10 times. It's trust. It's a back and forth.”
huberman · Essentials: Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti · Jan 22, 2026 · 16:30 · open ↗
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