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It's perfectly fine to ask for a different therapist if your needs aren't being met. Not saying it isn't awkward though. I've felt weird doing it but finding the right fit is better for everyone involved. Most importantly, it's better for the patient (and no therapist worth the papers on their walls would disagree).
Everywhere is a little different but I'd look for a messaging feature on their website or an email address connected to their front desk / intake people. Might be as simple as "Hi, I'm [you], a patient of [whoever]. I'd like to switch to another therapist whose background and experiences are more similar to mine. [Brief summary like what you've said in other posts]."
Depending on how well-staffed they are, maybe they'll have a handful of candidates in mind or could set you up with appointments to meet with other available therapists and see if you're more comfortable with them. If they're a smaller agency, they should at least be able to help navigate you through finding someone else who would be covered by the same insurance policy.
Best of luck to you whether you stick with the one you've got or try to find another. The process can be a pain but it often pays off in the end.