What to Know
Write Out Ideas:
Think through the reasons why you are seeking therapy and how a counselor might help you. Write down your ideas and bring them to the first session.
Ask Questions:
When you are unsure of the process or what will happen next, please ask! The more you are able to understand the counseling process and what happens in counseling, the more comfortable you will feel and the better off you will be in reaching your goals.
Be Open:
Our counselor is not a mind reader! You will need to be open and honest with them and share what you are thinking and feeling. This will help them formulate an understanding of who you are and complete a mental health assessment. They understand that it can be uncomfortable and painful to share the deepest parts of yourself with a complete stranger. The counselor will do their best to put you at ease and provide empathy through the process.
Counseling does not provide a quick fix to your problem but instead provides a course to be worked at overtime. This course isn’t simple and can also be difficult because the information you share may be painful. Despite these challenges, counseling does provide a number of potential benefits, including healing and growth.