Insider’s Guide to the First Counseling Session

Making the decision to seek help isn’t easy.  We don’t turn to strangers for help and guidance unless we are struggling in the first place.  Then there is the challenge of finding the right professional to consult with regarding our most personal feelings and concerns. Schedules, finances, location—these are all realities that impact the decision to start counseling with a therapist.  When you’ve worked through all those details and have your initial appointment set up, you will find yourelf wondering what should I expect at that first session?
Even if you’ve seen a therapist before, it is normal to have anxiety about your first session with a new counselor.

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