09/29/2025 | 5M read

Are You Nervous About Starting Therapy? Here’s What to Expect from Your First Session

Starting therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating: here’s what to expect, how to prepare, and what that first session is actually like.

Are You Nervous About Starting Therapy? Here’s What to Expect from Your First Session

Most people carry around a picture of therapy that comes from TV shows or movies: someone lying on a couch, spilling their deepest secrets to a therapist who scribbles notes in silence. The truth is a lot different, and a lot more human. Starting therapy isn’t about being interrogated or “fixed.” It’s about entering into a conversation where you’re listened to, respected, and supported

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