Ah February–the month of love. People either love it or hate it. For some, it’s a time to celebrate the love shared with a partner, while for others, it highlights the fact that they’re single when they’d rather not be, or it makes them question what might be “wrong” with them.

When searching for a mental health therapist, it's easy to get caught up in the qualifications of the professional or the therapeutic modality they specialize in. One term that has gained significant attention in recent years is the concept of a holistic therapeutic approach.

You wouldn’t grab a swimsuit off the rack and head straight to the checkout without trying it on, nor would you purchase a car without taking it for a test drive. The same principle applies when searching for a therapist.