Whether you’re thinking of talking to a therapist or you’ve already booked your appointment, thinking about your first session might be nerve-wracking for some.

Whether you’re thinking of talking to a therapist or you’ve already booked your appointment, thinking about your first session might be nerve-wracking for some. You might go back and forth on whether even to go. Many people schedule, cancel and then reschedule that first appointment.

Going to therapy for the first time can feel overwhelming in many ways, but there are a few steps you can take to help make the process a little easier.

There are a lot of misguided notions about what happens in therapy and how a therapist can help you. Sometimes we get these ideas from popular television shows (remember Fraser!) or movies. Unfortunately, these ideas are often incorrect and can even prevent people from getting help.