Right Fit Collaboration Transforms Care

Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside therapists, psychologists, physicians, and psychiatrists when their clients or patients require a higher level or different type of treatment. The success of these referrals hinges not only on clinical insight but on the trust and communication between the referring provider, the client, and me.

The most successful referral partnerships I’ve experienced include some variation of the following:

✅ Clarity at the Start
A thoughtful, clear explanation from the referring professional about why a referral is being made and what the recommendation entails—lays the groundwork for a smooth transition to care.

✅ Transfer of Trust
One powerful gesture is a live call to me during a session with your client. It communicates trust and assures them that, together, we’re committed to finding the Right Fit in Collaboration and level of care.

✅ Open Conversations with Clients and Families
Private conversations, often involving family members can create space for transparency. These moments can lead to the first truly honest, healthy dialogue a family has had about treatment and healing.

✅ Treatment Team Communication
Referring providers define the cadence and format of communication, and Right Fit Collaborators advocates for the request, especially when it includes regular updates to maintain alignment and continuity.

✅ Ongoing Connection Throughout Treatment
From addressing concerns to supporting aftercare planning, I stay in touch with the referring therapist, the client, and their family. This ensures we avoid splitting and keep the client’s needs front and center—every step of the way.

What Ineffective Referrals Look Like

🚫 Simply giving your client my number with no introduction
🚫 No communication from you that a referral has been made
🚫 Suggesting your client research Right Fit Collaborative or treatment on their own *remember seeking a higher level of care usually=crisis
🚫 Recommending they explore treatment centers without guidance