Identifying what you would like to be different, even broadly, afterwards, if therapy were to be successful, is a great way to focus your treatment.

Bringing these up with your therapist will help in building a plan for the work.

Knowing what has helped in the past, or acknowledging concerns about what has not, can help you communicate your needs better, and assess whether a therapist is a good fit for you.

It makes sense that you may be nervous about getting to know someone new. If previous experiences, or messages about therapy, have not been positive, opening up to someone new may bring up difficult emotions. It is important to recognize factors that make this challenging.

Therapy is time you commit to carving out consistently for yourself to reflect and grow. Ask yourself if this is a time when you can create that space.

Answering this can help you recognize what you need to feel safe in this experience, and guide questions you may ask to gain clarity.