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10 Things To Bring Up In Talk Therapy

When you’re starting or continuing therapy, think about your goals and what you want to get out of your sessions.

Hilary WeissmanMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Hilary Weissman | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on March 29, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | March 29, 2024

If you’re new to therapy or considering trying it for the first time, you might be unsure of what you should talk about. In this video, learn ideas for goals or conversations to have in psychotherapy.

References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Understanding psychotherapy and how it works.

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Trauma. APA Dictionary of Psychology

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Hilary Weissman
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Hilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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