Whether you have been in therapy before or not, going for your first therapy visit can be a bit overwhelming. There may be questions and fears regarding the unknown of what this experience may be like. I want to let you in on a secret, many therapists go to therapy, or have been in therapy at some point in their lives. Whatever you are experiencing, or feeling about going to therapy, is likely something I and many other therapists can relate to.
In my experience, there may be some questions and thoughts bouncing around in your head such as “I hope it’s not awkward”, or, “what if she confirms my worst fears there is something seriously wrong with me and I am fatally flawed”. I can wholeheartedly assure you there is nothing seriously wrong with you and you are not fatally flawed.
My job as your therapist is to guide you towards wholeness and healing. I am not here to judge, I am here to provide the environment that will allow for your self-discovery, exploration, and growth. Sigmund Freud said, “out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”. It is not easy to be vulnerable, in fact, it can be very uncomfortable. It takes courage to be in a place of vulnerability and to face what gets in the way of happiness and joy.
Sometimes when we do not have a safe place to explore, process, and heal our wounds, or have an opportunity to say things out loud, the distorted view or worst-case scenario may pop into our head and heart leading to feelings of powerlessness and fear. I would like to invite you not to let fears and worries prevent you from taking a step forward on your wholeness and healing journey.
