Starting therapy is a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what it will be like. Some people worry they won’t know what to say. Others worry they will cry, get judged, or have to talk about things they are not ready to share.

Here’s the good news: your first session is not a test. It’s a starting point.

A lot of people think therapy is only for major life events or moments when things feel unbearable. In reality, therapy can be helpful long before you reach a breaking point.

Therapy is simply a space to slow down, get support, and work through what’s weighing on you with someone trained to help. If you’ve been carrying a lot, feeling stuck, or repeating patterns you want to change, therapy can be a next step that makes sense.