3 Things to Make Your First Therapy Session Less Intimidating
In this video, learn what happens in a typical first therapy session and tips to make you less nervous.
The first therapy session is the hardest — not because the session itself is grueling, but simply because trying new and foreign things can cause some butterflies in your stomach. For some people, that intimidation may cause them to procrastinate booking that appointment.
“Fear of the unknown” is a common phenomenon, and the best cure is to do your research ahead of time so you know what to expect. In this video, learn a few key facts that might make your first therapy session a bit less scary.
References
National Institute on Mental Health. (2024). Psychotherapies.
For additional resources or to connect with mental health services in your area, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For immediate assistance, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text HOME to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
