What is an Introductory Session? | KMA Therapy

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3 Things That Happen During Your Therapy Introductory Session

Your first introductory session is a gateway to your therapy journey. It's designed to help you find the best therapist and the best type of therapy for you. 

1. Consent

The first thing your therapist is going to cover with you is consent.

You may think it's not as simple as saying, “I consent to therapy,” but it involves a lot of components. 

When understanding consent, you’ll go over:

Risks and benefits of therapy
Emergency and crisis procedures
Confidentiality and limits to confidentiality
Our clinic policies and procedures here at KMA Therapy 

2. Information gathering

After you've covered the basics, your therapist will start asking questions about you. 

Information gathering is a vital part of the introductory session. Your therapist will generally ask you a lot of questions about your background, your mental health, and your goals. 

Any information you provide in the introductory session is super beneficial. While it may be very hard to share information with someone you're meeting for the very first time, giving your therapist more information sets you up for the best therapy experience. 

3. Asking questions

Next, it's your time to ask the questions. 

Some common questions that you might have are:

How long does therapy take? 
How should I prepare for therapy?
What can I expect during the therapy process? 

This is the time to ask all your questions. Now you're ready for the plan of action. Your introductory therapist will use all of the information they gathered to come up with a plan of action for you. 

This will include things like the type of therapy best suited for you, how long you'll need to be in therapy, and the therapist who's best suited for you.

After your introductory session, you'll have everything you need to start your therapy journey. At the end of the session, you'll feel ready to conquer therapy.

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