Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional ...

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Therapy is an effective treatment for emotional and mental health issues. There are various steps someone can take to help prepare for therapy. These include setting goals, having realistic ...

"I'm not going to ask you to tell me about all the worst moments in your life and then schedule you for another appointment to do it again next week." I often share this bit in my first sessions with ...

Beginning therapy can feel a little intimidating. Those new to the process may have questions—and sometimes misconceptions—about what it will look like, so it can help to understand what the first ...

If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...