Starting therapy is a big step. And if you’re feeling nervous, unsure, or even slightly overwhelmed. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing something new. After helping hundreds of people get started with therapy, there’s one thing I can tell you with confidence: almost everyone begins with some version of, “I don’t know what to expect.” The good news? You don’t need to have the perfect words, a clear story, or everything figured out before your first session.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re already overwhelmed, burnt out, or used to handling everything on your own. A lot of people think about therapy for months (sometimes years) before actually reaching out. If that’s you, you’re not behind—you’re human. Therapy isn’t a place where you have to have it all figured out. It’s a space where you get to show up as you are, without performing, fixing, or holding everything together. If you’re not sure wher