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After weeks, months, or even years, of struggling, you've finally made the decision to pick up the phone and make an appointment with a therapist.

You're excited about the possibility of change, but when the administrator at the front desk picks up the phone, you suddenly feel anxious about what to expect. As a result, you hang up without making an appointment.

Does this sound like you?

It's normal to experience fear, worry, and a host of other emotions when starting therapy for the first time. Humans are naturally skeptical of the unknown, so when we do something new, there is often some anxiety involved -- even when we understand that the new experience is good for us.

Common fears people have about starting therapy include:

⭐️ Fear of judgment
⭐️ Fear of being stigmatized
⭐️ Fear of cultural insensitivity
⭐️ Fear of confronting our problems
⭐️ Fear of opening up to a stranger
⭐️ Fear of talking about trauma
⭐️ Fear of change

If you are experiencing these emotions when you think about starting therapy, you are not alone. Addressing your fears with your new counselor can ease your worries and remind you that your emotions are valid and normal.

Visit Life by Design Therapy's website to make an appointment with one of our trained counselors, who can help you overcome your anxieties about the therapeutic process.

https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/holistic-somatic-therapists