Every Therapist Has One

In the mental health profession, having a favorite client is like having a favorite child.  Every therapist (and every parent) has one but we think we aren’t suppose to tell.  In fact . . . , has anyone ever talked to you before about their favorite clients?

And Here’s Why You Should Tell

I have favorite clients. And, if you tell the truth, you have favorite clients, too. Right?  Here’s the beauty of telling that truth . . . . When referral sources know who you like to work with, that’s exactly who they will refer to you.  And, when clients know who you like to work with, your favorite’s are the ones who will seek you out.

Are You My Favorite Client?

My favorite clients are. . .

• Resilient and open to new ideas;

• Courageous and willing to face their fears;
• Willing to experiment with life and able to adapt the things we talk about to fit their lives;
• Interested in helping other people and are involved in efforts to do just that;
• Recognize that their relationships with me are valuable;
• Naturally collaborative and focus on possibilities;
• Naturally optimistic;
• Really get the 90 / 10 law i.e. 90% of my value to you will be outside of the time we spend together; and,
• Enthusiastically tell others about our work together.

If you aren’t telling your clients and referral sources who your favorite clients are, you are preventing the right clients from getting to you.  If you don’t know who they are, then take some time to figure it out . . . or, if would like to be one of my favorite clients, then drop me an email or give me a call.  I’ll be glad to help you figure out who you love, love, LOVE to work with, how to let them know, and how to help them find you!

New fabulous and favorite clients are always welcome!

(And, here’s how I let them know on my counseling website.)