When it comes to their mental health care, employees need the freedom to choose the modality and provider they feel comfortable with. These choices help build the foundation for a strong bond, or therapeutic alliance, between the individual and their counselor or coach.

A high-quality therapeutic alliance is one of the strongest predictors of treatment success. That’s why it’s so critical for EAP providers to keep employees’ preferences at the forefront of the provider-mapping process – not only considering the individual’s clinical needs or preferred modality, but also their cultural background and lived experience.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What the therapeutic alliance is and how it impacts counseling success
• The importance of choice in one’s mental health journey
• A behind-the-scenes look at how CuraLinc helps employees find a provider that meets both their clinical needs and cultural preferences
• The tangible outcomes associated with a strong therapeutic alliance for employees and employers