What to expect from therapy in Draper, Utah

Posted: February 13, 2023

Your child, your family is suffering. You know that you need support, but you don’t know what to expect once you start therapy. It can feel intimidating to start therapy for the first time. Below are some tips on what to expect when you start therapy in Draper.

Draper, UT is a phenomenal place to live and raise a family. Although the scenery is beautiful and the community is welcoming, that doesn’t mean you don’t sometimes need support and guidance when life gets tough.

If you need help finding therapists in Draper, click here to view How to search for a therapist. If you have found a few therapists but need support choosing between them, click here to view Questions to ask a therapist before scheduling. If you have other questions about starting therapy in Draper, click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about starting therapy.

What to expect when starting therapy in Draper

You are new to therapy or wanting to start soon, and it can feel scary if you don’t know what to expect. Here are some general tips on what therapy will look like in Draper.

Phone Consult

Some therapists in Draper like to start by having a brief phone consultation before scheduling. During this time, the therapist will make sure that you are a good fit for the services they provide—and vice versa.

Initial Sessions

Typically, the first few sessions of treatment will be interview style as a way for the therapist to get to know you and to discuss your current concerns and goals.

Goals

Speaking of goals, you and your therapist will likely determine your goals for treatment together, and then discuss a treatment plan.

Treatment

Treatment will look different depending on your goals and your provider, but during this time you will likely schedule regular appointments and be given homework/skills to practice in between sessions. Throughout this time your provider will check-in on and discuss your progress, and sessions may become less frequent as goals are reached.

Ending Treatment

Typically treatment is ended as goals are reached, though you are welcome to change providers or discontinue treatment earlier if needed. Additionally, most providers welcome clients to return to treatment in the future if other concerns arise.

A free therapy consultation in Draper

Hopefully this helps answer some of your questions about therapy in Draper, UT. If you are still having difficulty or feeling stuck, feel free to call me at (801)-613-9184 for a free 15-minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to answer additional questions and direct you to the right person. If you are looking for parent training or challenging behavior support for your children, you can read more about how I can help HERE.

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