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What Should I Expect in My First Trauma Therapy Session?

What Should I Expect in My First Trauma Therapy Session?

What Should I Expect in My First Trauma Therapy Session?Dr. Kristin Vaughn
Published on: 07/08/2025

Your first trauma therapy session covers introductions, an initial assessment, and collaborative goal-setting—not reliving your trauma. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

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4 Things to Consider When Starting Therapy

4 Things to Consider When Starting Therapy

4 Things to Consider When Starting TherapyDr. Kristin Vaughn
Published on: 26/09/2022

Thinking about starting therapy? Consider these 4 things first: your why, researching the right therapist, questions to ask, and booking your first session with confidence.

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On Starting Therapy

On Starting Therapy

On Starting TherapyDr. Kristin Vaughn
Published on: 24/05/2021

What to expect from your therapist, how to find the right fit, and what the first session looks like. A therapist's guide to removing the unknowns of starting therapy.

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