What to expect from counseling, and therapy in Seattle
You’re excited, you potentially found a therapist for you in Seattle that has experience and the connection you’re looking for. You have a bunch of questions (which is totally normal) no matter if you’ve had previous therapy before.
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What to expect from your first consultation with a therapist in Seattle.
The purpose of this consultation is to see if this specific therapist is a good fit for you and your needs. The best outcomes happen when it’s a good fit. It’s a chance for you to ask questions and the therapist to identify if they can help you with your current needs.
What to expect in the first session with a therapist in Seattle.
Most of the time your first session will be focused on getting to know you, what you’ve been struggling with, how you’ve tried addressing it, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and finding out more about you as a person. I like to learn about my clients as whole people because it can lead us to finding strengths and resources within their existing day to day life.
How long does someone work with a therapist in Seattle?
We know that the best outcomes for clients happen when they go to therapy weekly. I prefer to work with people weekly until they get to a confident place, then we often space out our appointments as we work towards termination and getting you back to your life. The length of treatment highly depends on the client, but an average would be six months to a year of treatment with weekly sessions.
I hope this helps you find the right therapist in Seattle. If you are still feeling stuck, feel free to call me at 206-965-9885 or schedule a free 15 minute consultation on my website. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and help direct you to the right person. If you are looking for therapy in Seattle, check out my specialties: infertility, pregnancy loss, medical trauma, health issues, anxiety, and grief.
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