1. I feel like I need help right away. Can I talk to someone immediately? 2. What is psychotherapy? 3. How do therapists approach the counseling process? 4. What can psychotherapy provide that a friend or family member cannot? 5. What should I expect at the start of therapy? 6. How many sessions should I plan for? (i.e., how long will it take to resolve my concerns in psychotherapy?) 7. What are the benefits of group psychotherapy? 8. What steps are involved in career counseling? 9. What is "vocational assessment"? 10. How can a psychologist help with the job-search process? 11. How can I be sure that what I discuss is kept private? 12. Will my health insurance pay for psychotherapy? 13. What can I do if I have problems getting the mental health benefits I'm entitled to through my managed care company? 14. Are all psychotherapists psychologists? 15. What should I look for in a therapist? 16. What options do I have, if I cannot afford the services of a private-practice therapist? 17. Will my therapist prescribe medication? 18. I've heard of psychologists trying to "convert" gay and lesbian clients to heterosexuality. Is that an accepted practice? 19. Can I talk about spiritual issues in psychotherapy? 20. Will my spouse/partner/parent/employer have access to information about my therapy? 21. I travel frequently. Could I "speak" with my therapist electronically or by phone? 22. If I seek psychological services, will I be labeled with a mental illness? 23. If my partner refuses to go to counseling, can relationship problems be addressed through individual or group therapy (rather than couples therapy)?