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Things I Wish I’d Known as a First-Time Therapy Client (Now That I’m a Therapist)
Mariel Swadden 2025-10-19 Mariel Swadden 2025-10-19

Things I Wish I’d Known as a First-Time Therapy Client (Now That I’m a Therapist)

Starting therapy for the first time can feel like stepping into completely new territory. You might wonder what to expect, how much to share, or whether you’re “doing it right.” Now, as a therapist looking back on my own first experiences as a client, there are a few things I wish I had known at the time.

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