
Therapist’s Blog

New to Therapy? What to Expect in Your First Session
You’ve known for a while that you need some help; you’ve meticulously combed through therapists on Psychology Today; you’re ready to make a change in your life . . . But what the heck does a therapy session even look like?

How do I “ground” myself?
Do you ever catch yourself tensing up and fixating on thoughts of everything that could go wrong, or maybe just everything you have to do? Do you struggle to stay in the present moment? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety?
It may be helpful to try out some “grounding” skills.