Doing anything for the first time can be terrifying, especially if you know that it will require you to make significant changes in your life.

We know this too well ourselves as a provider of psychiatry services and mental health services in DC. However, while these feelings are to be expected, they can get in the way of you getting the most out of your session.

That is why, we have gone ahead and listed down some of the things you can expect in your first-ever mental health counseling session along with what is also expected of you and, lastly, what not to expect:

You can expect to be asked about matters that may be too personal for comfort
Prepare yourself for questions that range from your personal history, what your symptoms are, and what led you to try 

in the first place to questions that can be difficult to navigate such as ‘what wrongs have been done to you that you haven’t forgiven?’ and the like.

You can be expected to be open and honest about your feelings
The success of your first-ever counseling session will significantly depend on how well you do and not just on how ‘good’ your therapist is. After all, they cannot force you to open up and be upfront about your struggles, it will still be up to you.

You can expect that you may have to switch therapists after all
Like with any professional relationship, having someone you are comfortable working with matters significantly to your output—in this case, your progress. So, when you don’t feel that way anymore or if you think your psychotherapist isn’t a great fit for your needs, don’t hesitate to seek other options.

These are only some of what you can look forward to in your psychotherapy in Washington, DC with us at Wellness HealthCare Clinics, and elsewhere. For more information, please feel free to get in touch with us today.