What to Talk About in Therapy: Conversation Starters, a Session Template, and What to Do When You Have Nothing to Say
Starting therapy can bring a mix of hope, relief, nervousness, and uncertainty. You may know you want support, but once the appointment is scheduled, another question can come up fast: what am I actually supposed to talk about? This is one of the most common concerns people have before beginning therapy, or even after they've already started. You may worry that your problems aren't “serious enough,” that you won't know where to begin, or that you'll run out of things to say. You may feel pressure to make every session productive or to show up [...]

