Cunningham Counseling, LLC

FIRST SESSION:

During the first session, you can expect to fill out basic paperwork and answer questions about your current concerns and possible future goals. It is also an opportunity to set goals for treatment.  I usually use the first couple of appointments as a time for assessing the situation and to gain a better understanding of who you are and how you interact within your social networks.  

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

The first session is also a wonderful time to be able to ask any questions you have concerning how counseling works or questions for me specifically as a counselor. It is an opportunity to determine if counseling is the right option for you at this specific time in your life.  If you have questions that you would like answered before setting an initial appointment, please feel free to contact me, and I would be glad to discuss those questions with you.



THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP:

 Much of the success of therapy directly hinges on the comfort of the therapy relationship between the client and counselor.  Therefore, getting to know one another and determining the "fit" between us is important in the first few sessions. If, after the first couple sessions, you decide that you would be more comfortable meeting with a different therapist, you are under no obligation to continue seeing me. My desire for you is that you are in an environment of comfort and safety as you go through the counseling process.