A Typical Therapy Session

Psychology Today | 14.05.2026 04:26
Starting therapy can feel very overwhelming, especially when you do not know what to expect. Spoiler alert: there is no such thing as a "perfect" therapy session. Many people come to therapy worried about saying the right things or having the right insights, maybe even showing up with a list of ideas or feelings. Therapy culture has created the idea that there is a "right" way to show up, when what matters is showing up for yourself.