Intake Appointment

We get it. Believe it or not, every great therapist has been to therapy. Would you go to a dentist if their teeth were all screwed up and falling out of their face? Would you hire a personal trainer who doesn't regularly workout themselves? Nope. I think not. 

For a therapist, it's the same. It's critical we do our work too. We know what it's like to sit on the other side of the couch and be vulnerable about our feelings and life experiences. We know that feeling of googling countless therapists and reading profiles. We recall the butterflies as we carefully (...or frantically) crafted the email to the therapist asking for an appointment. And the days leading up to the first session as we considered what excuse we could use to get out of going. Yep. Been there, done that. But you know what? Therapy wasn't as scary as my brain was telling me it would be. In fact, I experienced relief. Finally, someone got me! And they were eager to listen. My therapist genuinely cared about me. 

Everyone is a little anxious, if not downright terrified to begin therapy. Why? To some degree, it varies. Diving into why you are hurting is painful. Facing your past, present stressors, and pondering your future goals can feel overwhelming. And then there are extraneous factors such as the time commitment and cost. Or worry about what your friends and family would think. "Should I even tell them?"

There's also this fear of not knowing how to...well...begin. If you've never done this before, you might feel uncertain, comfortable, or even intimidated. It's important you know there is no right or wrong way to engage in therapy.

The most challenging part of therapy for many is reaching out and showing up. 

At Brave, we make the process of getting started as smooth as possible. We know if you're feeling hesitant, it also helps us to be as transpartent. Do you have questions? Contact us today! We are happy to help.