After this, be prepared to wait.

Bring your AirPods to listen to your favorite tunes or even pack a few fidget toys to play with.

She also recommends deep breathing and turning your focus to the positive reasons you are waiting.

woman in a therapy session

Introductions with your therapist

Once you are called back to the room, the real therapy begins.

This can be as simple as talking about your favorite movie.

But in the first session, they will likely be a bit more broad.

man sitting in a waiting room playing on his phone

Your therapist will also likely ask you what you expect to gain from therapy.

But your therapist isn’t the only one who can ask questions during this time.

Overall though, therapy will look different for everyone.

woman talking with her therapist

Others may need weeks, months, or even years to get through their issues.

Homework

Yes, you read that right.

Your first session may have you coming home with some more work to do.

man talking with a therapist on a couch

Good Therapy recommends asking yourself if you really connected with your therapist.

In addition, your therapist will likely give you some homework of their own to complete.

woman writing down her goals on paper

man writing on paper