Chances are You’ve heard this statement, “You should go to therapy, it’ll help.” There is likely to be no follow-up to inform you of what to expect from therapy. Most people have preconceptions about what they believe the therapy process to be based on what they’ve seen on television or what they’ve heard from others who have gone to therapy. Because of this, I find it helpful to explain to my clients what they should expect when we speak on the initial phone call.

So you’ve made the decision to start therapy. Congrats! The only thing is you need to find a therapist and hopefully they have openings and availability to accommodate you. I’ve been there, too. In a search for my own therapist a couple of years ago, I was in the same position. You may have already browsed a few profiles who have resonated with you and you are thinking about making a phone call or writing an email to ask about openings. As a therapist, I want to thank you for taking those first steps and reaching out to start the process. There are few tips I want to share with you with how to expedite this process.