Before We Meet

Ambivalent About Therapy?

Many people are ambivalent about beginning therapy, and for good cause. Beginning therapy can be a scary, intimidating endeavor, where you find yourself trying to trust someone with the most intimate aspects of your life. Sometimes you might not even know how simply “talking” about your issues can really even help.

My advice to individuals feeling cautions or unsure about beginning therapy is twofold. First, you are not alone. Many people feel worried or ambivalent about beginning therapy, and this is a perfectly normal and understandable feeling. And second, challenge yourself and give it a try. There is generally very little to lose by trying therapy for a session or two, and you can always stop if it’s not working for you. However, therapy has the potential to be a life-changing experience, so why not allow yourself the chance?

What the First Few Sessions Will Look Like

Call me at 202-688-1604 or email me to set up an initial appointment. This initial session will give us the chance to begin to get to know each other. This will also be an important opportunity to see if we are a good “fit” for therapy, and you will be able to determine your comfort level and get to know me and my therapeutic style. Sometimes the “getting to know you” process may take up to a few sessions. If it seems like a good fit, we will schedule future sessions, usually once per week. If it does not seem like a good fit for any reason, I will be more than happy to provide you with referrals for other providers who might better meet your needs.