WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE FIRST THERAPY SESSION: What It Is REALLY Like to Start Therapy [CC]

I go over the entire process of how to start therapy, from finding a therapist to completing your first therapy appointment. In detail, I talk about making your first therapy appointment and what happens during the first therapy session, giving you real information about what it is like to start therapy. I know it's hard, really hard. But hopefully knowing answers to questions such as "What does a therapy session look like" and "What to expect at your first counseling session" will help you feel better prepared to finally take this big step!

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Hey everyone, I'm Devin! I currently have my Associates and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology. Before the pandemic, I was working towards my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. That was put on hold because I have an autoimmune disease (Ulcerative Colitis) that has caused me to be in quarantine for over 5 months at this point. I also have multiple mental illnesses (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder) that I have been dealing with for most of my life. I post videos about living with chronic physical and mental illnesses, using both my personal experiences and my educational background in the mental health field. My contact links are included below if anyone would like to reach out! 💙

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⏰CHAPTERS⏰
0:00 Intro
0:54 Finding a Therapist
4:31 Your First Appointment
12:30 After the Appointment
13:13 Outro

**Disclaimer: While I am educated about psychology and counseling, I am NOT a licensed therapist. I cannot diagnose people or give counseling. I am only here to provide information, references, and my personal experiences. I am always here if anyone needs to talk; however, if you are looking for mental health treatment, please reach out to your doctor! **

[devinsamess]

❓❓What questions about going to therapy and the therapy process do you have?? ❓❓
I'd love to answer any of them below! 💙

[xx.enonXJ]

this was extremely helpful, thank you for making thisss even if im seeing this four years later i really appreciate it.

[kaitlinireland]

You’re the most encouraging person I’ve ever met

[Beigatti]

This is super helpful. I have my first ever appointment tonight and this helped me feel less apprehensive. Thanks :-)

[NabilahF]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been contemplating whether to make my first appointment or not, because i am not sure if i need the "help". This video really gave me the boost to go for it 😊

[michellepamela]

Just wanna say thank you so much for the closed captions! And I will be having my first session is 5 hours. Already failing you advice about getting a good night sleep, I didn’t sleep a wink last night because I was so nervous. Only slept for like half an hour but I dreamt I was in a therapy session but it was a weird dream. Will eat beforehand so my stomach will at least not make a dying whale sound in the office