Our first session will simply involve me getting to know you better; your history, medical history, medications, etc, and understanding what specifically brings you into therapy. The goal of this is for me to understand as much as possible about your situation, so I can then compose the most optimal treatment plan to infuse stability, strength, and empowerment into your future. During this session, I will establish a strong foundation of trust, help you understand that we will work through things together, and reassure you that nothing you are facing is too daunting for me to handle. I will also encourage you to ask any questions you may have about the work we will do together in therapy.

After the first session, the following sessions will involve a variety of activities and exercises, such as identifying and correcting negative thought patterns; establishing effective coping mechanisms; identifying practical plans of action to overcome challenges; or simply talking through an obstacle at hand to gain a deeper understanding. It is important to note that each client does have a responsibility outside of counseling to still practice what is learned during the sessions in everyday life. If the client fails to do so, the counseling sessions will not be as effective as they could be.