Beginning or resuming therapy? What to expect

Starting therapy — whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after a pause — can bring a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, and hope. It’s completely normal to have questions about what the process involves and what it might feel like to sit with someone and talk about your inner world.

Therapy does not require you to have everything figured out before you arrive. Many people begin with only a sense that something in their life needs attention, or that they’d like support in understanding their experiences more deeply. Others come with a clearer focus, wanting to reflect on patterns, relationships, stress, or the impact of past events. All of these starting points are welcome.

In our early sessions, we spend time getting to know what matters to you, what has brought you here, and what you hope to explore. This is also a space for you to get a sense of how I work, ask questions, and decide whether this feels like a supportive fit. There is no expectation to share everything all at once; we move at a pace that feels safe and grounded for you.

Therapy is a collaborative process. You are not expected to perform, be “prepared,” or present yourself in any particular way. Our work takes shape gradually through conversation, reflection, and the emerging understanding of what you’re experiencing in your life, relationships, and internal world.

Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or returning after time away, this can be a meaningful step toward creating space for yourself — space to reflect, explore, and come into a clearer relationship with what you’re carrying.

If you have questions about the process, the first session, or whether this approach might suit you, you’re welcome to reach out.