You’re making a meaningful and purposeful choice by thinking about therapy.
Inviting yourself into a deeper, more nurturing conversation with yourself feels right.
The therapy journey isn’t just clinical appointments and breakthrough moments (though those can be wonderful).
It provides you with numerous benefits and helps every aspect of your life.
Before you begin therapy, take a moment to breathe and reflect on what you’re truly looking for.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Therapy
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What am I hoping to get out of my time in therapy?
Consider what’s encouraged you to seek out therapy right now. Listen to your inner knowing—what’s trying to come forward?
Perhaps you’re:
- Moving through a life transition with more intention and presence
- Noticing patterns that once protected you but now feel limiting
- Honoring grief or healing from experiences that have shaped you
- Forming a deeper relationship with yourself and your authentic needs
- Tending to anxiety or depression as part of your holistic wellbeing
Your reasons are yours and deeply valid.
Naming them creates clarity—both for yourself and for the therapist who will walk alongside you. And these intentions can evolve as you grow, which is exactly as it should be.
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What approach to therapy feels most attuned to who I am?
There is a style of therapy to suit every person.
Each modality carries its wisdom and methodology.
Reflect on whether you’re drawn to:
- Awareness of thought patterns and practical tools (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Mindfulness-based approaches that form present-moment awareness and compassionate observation (like MBCT or ACT)
- Exploring the rich tapestry of your past experiences and how they inform your present (like psychodynamic approaches)
- Somatic practices that honor the body’s wisdom and stored experiences
- Narrative approaches that help reframe and reclaim your personal story
When considering different approaches, notice what feels like a gentle “yes” in your body. That intuitive response is meaningful information about what might serve you best.
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How can I create space for this practice in my life?
Investing your time in therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. It takes dedication and attention to make room for this type of work. Consider:
- Your rhythms: When are you most present and receptive? Morning sessions might clarify, while evening reflections provide integration.
- Your resources: What investment feels sustainable? Your well-being is worthy of allocation in your budget.
- Your environment: Where do you feel held and safe? Some find solace in a therapist’s peaceful office, while others value the presence of a therapist in their own space via virtual telehealth sessions.
- Your cycle of renewal: Meeting every week keeps progress moving, while fortnightly meetings give you time to reflect. What feels nourishing?
Today Telemedicine thoughtfully connects you with a practitioner who aligns with both your needs and practical considerations.
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What qualities would nurture trust in this relationship?
The therapeutic relationship is a sacred—perhaps one of the few spaces where you can be wholly yourself without performance or filter. The person holding this space matters deeply.
Reflect on whether you feel most held by someone who is:
- Nurturing and compassionate, offering gentle witnessing
- Clear and direct, providing grounding reflection
- Intuitive and present, adapting to what each moment calls for
Consider also what shared understanding might matter to you.
A therapist who inherently understands aspects of your lived experience—whether cultural background, gender journey, or specific life circumstances—may offer a certain kind of recognition that feels healing.
Trust your knowing here. When speaking with a potential therapist, that sense of “rightness” is your intuition guiding you home.
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Can I embrace every aspect of what this process has to offer?
Here’s a truth worth knowing: Therapy opens the door to connecting with every aspect of our selves, even those we’ve sought to hide.
Consider if you’re ready to:
- Meet yourself with curiosity rather than judgment
- Witness emotions as they arise, even the ones that feel uncomfortable
- Practice new ways of being that might feel unfamiliar at first
- Notice and honor the small yet profound ways you’re shifting and changing
A gift of this process is that there is always someone there to accompany you.
Therapists help you explore whatever emotions arise in a supportive, risk-free setting.
Deep healing takes place as we open up to parts of ourselves we’ve kept isolated from view.
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Start?
A Japanese concept called “ma” refers to pausing between experiences to appreciate what’s in the moment.
Perhaps it might be more useful to ask: When can I call in support? What if you took the time to attune to what you most need in this moment?
Most of us tend to put off reaching out until a crisis is upon us
But therapy can be preventive medicine for the soul—a space of clarity that helps prevent burnout and disconnection before they take hold.
To Conclude
Therapy is about finding the wholeness that’s always been within you, as you continue to change and develop.
This space lets you let go of the pressure to measure up and fully and authentically be who you are.
Reach Out to Today Telemedicine
Today Telemedicine offers different therapy methods and perspectives, giving you the perfect fit for your personal needs.
Why not release what weighs you down?
Explore our website and schedule a consultation with a mental health professional to learn how we can serve you.
You can easily connect with a mental health provider through a phone or video consultation.
FAQs
How will I know when therapy is complete?
There’s no set duration or obligatory finish line for effective therapy.
Some experience transformation within 8 to 12 sessions, while others recognize continuing sessions are beneficial.
Your developing needs and stages of life often guide the direction your work takes over time.
Recognize when you feel it’s the right time to move to a new stage in your process.
Is insurance an option for therapy?
Many insurance plans honor mental health coverage, though benefits vary.
You can access expert guidance through Today Telemedicine to learn in advance how your insurance may help and feel confident about the cost ahead of time.
How does virtual therapy compare to in-person sessions?
Studies suggest that many individuals get similar advantages from virtual and in-person therapies.
Connecting from where they feel most at ease, some clients find a unique depth that enhances their openness in therapy.
What signifies that therapy is supporting my growth?
Changes may show up gradually as you can respond with greater clarity, holding yourself with greater ease in intense moments, or having more nourishing connections.
Many find themselves having a positive inner monologue.
Your therapist will collaborate with you to notice and value these positive changes.
