Aetna Therapists in Florida

Accessing therapy covered by Aetna insurance can simplify and reduce the cost of therapy, helping you find therapist that fits your budget. With 2326 verified therapists in Florida accepting Aetna, you can choose from therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy to address concerns like anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified provider listed below is open to new clients and has upcoming availability, making it easier to connect with a therapist who meets your needs within the scope of your Aetna plan.

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Depression
Life Transitions
Postpartum
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) located in Florida, and I help adults navigate life’s challenges—like anxiety, depression, trauma, and big life changes. I also work with new mothers, college students, LGBTQ+ clients, and people facing serious health challenges. My approach is warm and practical: I listen, support, and give honest guidance when needed, helping you figure out what’s really holding you back and how to move forward.
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Authentic
Direct

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Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
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Hi, I’m Dr. Samuel, a mental health professional here to support you as you move toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck, navigating relationship stress, ADHD symptoms, or major life transitions, this is a space where you don’t have to figure it out alone. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach grounded in Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We’ll work together to understand what’s happening, identify what’s already working, and build practical tools that help you manage emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and create more balance in your life. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you, you’re not broken. It’s about creating a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels aligned and steady. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
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Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
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My name is Christina Herwig and I have been practicing for over 20 years in south Florida . My hope is the help clients better understand themselves and the world around them. Whether it’s your first time in counseling or you are looking to dive deeper than you have before. I am hopeful working together we will help you feel empowered and safe.
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Warm
Empowering

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Anxiety
Foster Care/Adoption
Women's Issues
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I specialize in helping women (18+) navigate anxiety, life transitions, and stage-of-life challenges. I also work closely with foster and adoptive parents, as well as adults who were adopted or part of the foster care system. With over 19 years in full-time ministry, I’m passionate about supporting those in helping professions as they overcome burnout and compassion fatigue.
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Anxiety
Grief
Life Transitions
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I know what it’s like to feel trapped by emotional pain. After losing my mom in 2005 I embarked on a journey through grief that made me the person I am today. The grief will stay with me forever, but I now have life lessons that I’ve learned because of it. I am here to help you. It’s often hard to admit that you are struggling and even harder to ask for help. You will never “get over” the person you lost, but you will find a way to work through the pain and eventually it will fade and become more manageable. I’m living proof of that. I’ve been a licensed mental health counselor for more than 15 years, and I’ve spent my career helping my clients work through grief, cope with postpartum depression and anxiety, and find coping skills that work to decrease stress and anxiety. You don’t have to feel this way anymore. I can help when you feel like you are drowning in pain, and together we will navigate the journey to happiness. I look forward to helping you heal!
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Authentic
Solution oriented

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
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Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working as a therapist for over three decades after graduating from Fordham University with a Masters degree in Social Work. I have a wide variety of experience working with disorders such as anxiety, depression and everyday life challenges. I have successfully assisted many people in making changes by creating a setting that is non judgmental and collaborative.
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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 14 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relational stress. I take an integrative, compassion-focused approach, using evidence-based strategies to help you explore patterns affecting self-esteem, communication, and emotional well-being. Together, we work to uncover insight, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful change aligned with your values and goals.
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Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Serious Mental Illness
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Welcome, This probably isn’t the first step you’ve taken on the path towards your own self-actualization. Often, we get really good at getting by and solving the problem on our own. Sometimes we figure it out, and other times we don’t. Or it works for a while, until we hit a new phase. Or maybe, it’s just too difficult to do the dishes when the world is on fire. I see that you’ve been trying, and I see that life is fucking hard. You may not have reached out to someone before now because a safe space wasn't available. You may have felt outcasted, or othered, or morally wrong for feeling what you're feeling. I am here to tell you that your experience is morally neutral, and you deserve a place to process it. When we get stuck solving problems on our own, we often become rooted in these complex systems we’ve created, yet to be unearthed. These existed long before we had any say in the matter, likely from early childhood development. But now you are in control. You get to decide what stays and what has decayed. My task is to be a mirror, to help you see the forest through the trees, and walk alongside you through it.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Let's face it: starting therapy can feel a bit intimidating, especially if you're skeptical it will even work or if you're carrying a lot of pain right now. I get that, which is why my first priority is simply building real trust with you—and yes, I bring plenty of humor, empathy, and insight into the room to keep things grounded. I specialize in working with teens, adults, couples, and families who are tired of being stuck in the same painful cycles. My approach skips the clinical textbook jargon to focus on practical, personalized strategies that actually make sense for your life, helping you find relief and create real change as quickly as possible.
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Warm

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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
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Hi, I’m Dr. Brittany Cousins, DMFT, LMFT, and I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can finally exhale. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, identity exploration, and the pressure of trying to “have it all together.” As both a therapist and a mom, I understand how easy it can be to pour into everyone else while neglecting yourself in the process. My approach is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in authenticity, with room for laughter, honesty, hard conversations, and meaningful growth. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more connected to yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to create.
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Couples Counseling
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
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Healing begins when you feel truly heard. I specialize in helping adults heal from difficult relationships with emotionally immature, narcissistic, or critical parents, overcome anxiety, build healthy self-esteem, and create lasting emotional change. Many of my clients struggle with people-pleasing, boundaries, perfectionism, childhood wounds, or feeling “not good enough,” and together we work to break those patterns. My goal is to help you find confidence, develop healthier relationship, and create a more balanced life. I also work with couples and individuals experiencing relationship challenges, communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. Clients often leave sessions feeling relieved, understood, and with greater clarity about the steps they can take moving forward. Together, we focus on strengthening your relationships, building confidence, and developing practical tools that create lasting change.
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Empowering

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Anger Management
Anxiety
Coping Skills
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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with many families, adults, and children to assist with anxiety, depression, ADHD, narcissistic abuse, and trauma. Additionally, I have worked as an assessor, making diagnoses and treatment recommendations. My passion is working with adults to assist with empowering, coaching and helping them meet their goals as well. I received my graduate degree from Carlos Albizu University in 2005 and I have been licensed since 2009.
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Empowering

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Coping Skills
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is a meaningful first step, and I’m honored to be part of that journey with you. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported from the very beginning. I work with adults and teens who are navigating anxiety, grief, life changes, and relationship challenges... or just feeling stuck. My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative — we’ll work together at your pace, using practical tools and genuine connection to help you move toward the life you want. If this sounds like the kind of support you’re looking for, I’d love to connect and see how we can work together.
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Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
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I work with individuals who want to feel more confident, grounded, and fulfilled in their lives. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to cope with ongoing stress, relationship struggles, or self-doubt. They’re often caring and capable people who appear to have it together on the outside but feel overwhelmed or disconnected on the inside. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s getting in the way of feeling your best. Together, we’ll work on building coping tools, improving self-esteem, and creating more balanced, authentic relationships. I take a collaborative approach—one that combines compassion with practical strategies—to help you better understand your emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and make lasting change. Therapy with me often involves strengthening emotional awareness, identifying core beliefs, and learning new ways to respond to challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or simply feeling “not enough,” our work focuses on helping you reconnect with your sense of worth and agency. Relationships are a central part of healing, both with others and with yourself. In our sessions, we’ll explore communication, boundaries, and self-trust, helping you develop skills that support healthier, more fulfilling connections. I also integrate mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help you stay present, manage stress, and build resilience. Ultimately, I believe therapy is a process of self-discovery—one that helps you move from surviving to truly living. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.
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Authentic
Open-minded

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ADHD
Anxiety
Life Transitions
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Hi, I’m Alyssa, a licensed clinical social worker who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. I have over three years of experience helping clients better understand themselves, manage overwhelming emotions, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and practical, so I focus on helping clients gain insight while also learning tools they can use in their everyday lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual, because no two people or journeys are the same.
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Solution oriented

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Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Self Esteem
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Hi there! I’m so glad that we found each other! My name is Lisa Rubenstein and 2024 is my 27th year in the behavioral health field providing therapeutic services for children and adults of all ages and their families. I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and a Certified Florida Professional School Counselor (PSC: PreK-12th). My lifelong passion has been committed to helping others. If you are here, you have made the courageous decision to seek help on your healing journey! Ultimately, our goal is positive change, personal growth, empowerment, resilience, symptom management, and happiness all leading to a more stable and content life…WELCOME!
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Authentic
Intelligent

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
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Hello, I am a licensed professional counselor/ licensed mental health counselor whose work includes collaboration with adults, children, and adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and field settings. I have more than 20 years of experience and my career has included confidential service to military personnel and their families overseas and stateside. I have had broad professional experience and experience serving on human rights and patient's rights in various communities. My years working in executive leadership, administration and management, including program development provides me with additional insight and understanding of the challenges of maintaining balance across life domains. Are you seeking assistance and support with major life changes like divorce, death of a friend or loved one, or chronic illness? Are you challenged with managing traumatic stress, mood disorder, anxiety, or depression? Do you deal with thoughts or feelings of not being good enough, or simply not succeeding at life? If you would like to work with a therapist who is enthusiastic about you living your very best life, and motivated to help you explore your gifts, talents, and strengths, and learn to utilize these effectively then it would be great working with you.
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Child or Adolescent
Life Transitions
Parenting
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Reaching out for support takes courage and I want you to know that you will be met with warmth, respect, and genuine care from the very first conversation. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe, brave and truly understood. I am deeply empathetic and listen with care, creating a safe space where you feel truly heard. Together we explore your stressors, obstacles and personal strengths discovering what works best for you. I tailor my approach and adjust as needed to support your growth, insight, and wellbeing.
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Warm
Open-minded
Solution oriented

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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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With over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a deep understanding of the therapeutic process and a strong commitment to helping individuals thrive. I have served in a wide range of clinical and leadership roles-therapist, clinical supervisor, clinical director, and adjunct professor-and have worked in diverse settings such as group homes, outpatient clinics, mental health centers, schools, and most recently, private practice. Licensed as an LPC in Colorado and an LMHC in Florida, I am committed to providing effective, compassionate care that is both present-focused and future-oriented—helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
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Authentic
Empowering

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Anger Management
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
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I am passionate about trauma and helping others who have suffered from trauma in the past. The impact of trauma is largely unrecognized and can last a lifetime. Additionally, symptoms of trauma masquerade as many other diagnoses. For example, thousands of children are diagnosed each year with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, when their symptoms are actually due to trauma. Trauma disguises itself as anger management issues, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks ... the list goes on and on. For me, treating trauma and helping others overcome its devastating effects is intensely rewarding.
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Solution oriented
Warm

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
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I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. I enjoy working with people dealing with life transitions and challenges including parenting (both of children and adult children), changing careers, working with challenging coworkers/friends/partners and anxiety and depression that can occur when facing challenges in everyday life. I enjoy teaching people skills to handle their daily life and future challenges and help the client tweak the skills so it works specifically for them.
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Warm
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Anxiety
Grief
ADHD
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Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression or other uncomfortable emotions? Has something happened in your life recently (or even long ago) that is causing you distress, interfering perhaps with your work, school, relationships or otherwise? To begin with, you're not alone! Also, there is help available. I'm Lynn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Maryland and Florida. I've been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 25 years. Having worked in private practice, hospitals, mental health centers and hospice, I am familiar and comfortable working with all ages, stages of life, sexual orientation, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I have found the single most important factor in achieving successful outcomes in counseling is the connection between therapist and client. Therefore, I strive to bring my authentic, caring, and non judgmental self to each and every encounter I have with my clients. My diverse therapeutic background allows me to use multiple modalities in counseling clients. I strive to tailor my counseling techniques to match each individual's needs. Typically, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy help clients grow, gain insights into their behavior(s) as well as others and gain tools and skills in managing difficult emotions or situations in their lives. Deciding to enter into counseling can be a scary thought for many. If you are thinking about therapy, I encourage you to give yourself the gift of self-care and good mental and emotional health by taking that first step. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
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Warm

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ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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You may be the person everyone else depends on. You're capable, responsible, and high-functioning. From the outside, it may seem like you're managing everything well—but internally, you're overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, constantly overthinking, or wondering why life feels so much harder than it "should." Many of my clients are women who have spent years taking care of everyone else while slowly losing connection with themselves. They may be balancing demanding careers, motherhood, caregiving, relationships, or major life transitions while quietly carrying anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt. I specialize in helping women navigate anxiety, stress, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, depression, and chronic overwhelm. I also enjoy working with individuals adjusting to chronic illness, caregiver stress, and significant changes that affect their sense of identity. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe lasting change happens when we understand not only what we're experiencing, but why certain patterns developed in the first place. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, develop insight into those patterns, and build realistic strategies that help you create meaningful change outside of therapy—not just during our sessions. I know reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you're used to being the one others rely on. My goal is to provide a space where you don't have to have everything figured out—a place where you can feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and supported as you reconnect with yourself and build the life you truly want.
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Addiction
Anxiety
Self Esteem
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I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, but more than that, I work with people who feel stuck in patterns they understand but still can’t seem to break. Maybe it shows up in relationships that feel familiar but painful, putting others first so you don’t lose them, or slipping back into old habits when emotions become overwhelming. You’re not broken. You are repeating a pattern that once kept you safe but now keeps you stuck. I help clients who look strong and “put together” on the outside, but internally feel disconnected, unseen, or like they’re always fighting themselves. You might know why you do what you do because you’ve read the books, tried therapy before, told yourself you’d choose differently, and yet something still pulls you back. My approach is real, honest, and compassionate. We won’t just talk about the surface problem. We’ll work with the deeper beliefs and emotional wiring underneath it. Together, we identify what keeps you abandoning yourself, and begin rebuilding from a place of self-trust, worthiness, and grounded clarity.
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Child or Adolescent
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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We can have difficulties after experiencing a traumatic event. At times, we can feel numb, depressed or unable to regulate our emotions while navigating through life. For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems. You are not alone! Here at Helping Hands, I guide my clients to unpack the core of their trauma and experience healing through the word of God. As a trained therapist, I empower my clients with tools that they can apply according to the word of God and receive healing through Jesus Christ. My counseling modalities are Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy. I work with children and adolescents with abandonment, PTSD, depression, and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues. I work with adults (females only) with unresolved childhood trauma, anxiety, parental wounds, generational cycles, spiritual issues, narcissism abuse, emotional abandonment, relationship issues, sexual abuse and depression. I am a Master's Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor with training in Trauma Work.
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Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Florida. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Florida from Miami to Jacksonville! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Florida.

Yes! If you use Aetna you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Aetna you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.