What To Expect at your First Therapy Session

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially if you are not sure what to say or what will happen. Your first session is not an evaluation you need to pass.

Some Groundwork

At Blackbird Counseling, your first step will be to set up an introductory appointment.

You’ll be asked to fill out some intake forms, which are available in the “documents” section of our website, here: <link>

Come As You Are

We will spend time getting to know what brought you in, what has been hard lately, and what you are hoping might change. You are welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. There is no pressure to tell your whole story right away.

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Your counselor will ask questions, reflect patterns they notice, and help organize what feels overwhelming. Therapy here is practical and grounded. Counselors will focus on understanding what is happening and finding ways to move forward that actually fit your life.

You do not need to have the right words. You just need to show up.

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