What will my first appointment be like?

It is important to consider that each counselor brings to the session his or her own style of meeting people.  However, the goal will be for the counselor to first get an understanding of why you are coming in for counseling and secondly making every effort to get to know you in a shortened period of time.  Just by understanding this, you might put yourself at ease knowing that there is no hidden agenda.  The counselors will also try to get a sense of what your life is like in the present and also gather information about your past. 

This first appointment is also a time for you to ask your counselor any questions you might have about the process of therapy.  It really is an opportunity for you to get to know each other and consider the process of working together.