Is It Your First Therapy Session? Here Are The Things To Keep in Mind

Meeting a therapist for the first time can really cause an uneasiness to you and the situation can be more anxiety-provoking if you are not fully prepared for that. While seeking therapy, you not only need to share the information regarding the problem you are facing but you are also required to discuss about your family background, relationships, expectations and more with, no less, a stranger. 

However, there is no surety that the first therapist you see would be a right fit for you. So, you may need to do it twice or more, until you meet a right one. So, you need to prepare yourself before you actually seek relationship therapy and meet a therapist. As the first session would be focused on information gathering, the therapist is going to ask you the main reason that brings you to see him and will ask you a number of questions. Even he can take the notes to pen down the main things you tell him or can record the audio for the session.

Always remember that the therapist is not there to judge you; he will understand the problem and then, will help you find a right solution. Though sometimes, you may feel embarrassed to talk about a particular thing but stay assured that he/she is there to help you. Here are some things that you must keep in mind while seeking relationship therapy.

• Always be honest
  As you have visited the therapist, you should be totally honest with him if you want the desired results. In the case you are hiding some information, you are wasting your as well as your therapist's time. Always remember that the therapist is going to believe what you are going to tell him and will suggest the solution accordingly. In the case, you are giving him incomplete information the treatment can be less than what is called optimal.
• It's OK to be nervous
  There is nothing strange if you are feeling nervous in your first meeting with the therapist and there is no issue with that. But the problem will arise when you are trying to hide your nervousness. It will get you so much focused that would not be comfortable with discussing your true feelings and issues.
  What you should do is simple; make your therapist know about your nervousness so that he can first make to feel comfortable and then start discussing the issues. It will really help you. Every therapist for couples in Rockville understands the importance of making his clients comfortable during the therapy.
• Trust your gut but don't make quick decision
  The first impression will let you have an idea about the therapist. Whether he/she is welcoming and friendly, whether you find it comfortable or whether the therapist is friendly yet professional, etc.; all these things will let you make a decision whether you are going to meet him again or not. Though there is nothing wrong with trusting your gut but always give a therapist the second chance before you make the decision.

In last, we would like to tell that if you have finally decided to meet a therapist, try to get the most of your therapy.