Therapy will be different depending on the individual and the understanding that each person has different presenting problems and goals for therapy. Normally, the first session starts with greetings, discussion of confidentiality, and going into depth in what brought you into therapy in order to begin the collaborative approach to work on your desired outcomes and goals. Your family history and past will probably also be reviewed at this time, but please understand that you may choose to not answer or discuss difficult questions until a later time. I completely understand! 

 

You will be asked some open ended questions and I will provide some reflections, observations, feedback, and a summary of what you said. I may encourage and challenge you in ways to promote different perspectives. It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. Therefore, I provide assignments to help steer change, practice, and consistency outside of therapy sessions. The intention is for you to feel heard, and that you are in charge as work is done collaboratively to undermine your problem.