{"id":5397,"date":"2024-12-26T11:08:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T16:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:37:56","slug":"your-first-counseling-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/behavioral-health\/your-first-counseling-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Counseling Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What you should know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health is inextricably linked to physical health, so your primary care physician (PCP) may be the first place you turn to when you need help. Since most PCP appointments are short, it\u2019s important to be prepared to describe your condition, think of what questions you want to ask beforehand, and be ready to share your family\u2019s mental health history. Consider bringing a friend or relative for support, and to help you remember what you and the provider discuss. Most important, be honest about your symptoms so your PCP can make the appropriate referrals. Once you have a referral to a counselor, therapist or psychologist, remember that you are a consumer in this process. If at any point you feel that the fit is not a good one, it is okay to move on. Only you can decide if the relationship \u201cfeels\u201d right and if you feel that the counselor can help you with your concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to expect at your first appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial appointment with your counselor will probably be geared toward establishing a connection, getting to know one another, defining goals and providing you with a sense of hope for the future. If you\u2019re using your insurance benefit, the counselor may ask for demographic and insurance information. The counselor should also provide his or her HIPPA (privacy) statement and review the confidential nature of your sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions to expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The counselor will likely ask questions surrounding the reason for your visit. Be as honest as possible with them, keeping in mind that the conversation is confidential, and that the counselor is interested in helping you to feel better. Questions may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are your current life circumstances?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your symptoms?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How have you tried to manage them thus far?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you had any counseling before?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When, and what was your experience like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How\u2019s your health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which medications are you currently taking?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much alcohol do you drink?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you use any recreational drugs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have any family history of depression or substance use?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your goals for therapy or counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The counselor should be open to answering your questions, so don\u2019t feel funny about asking anything that\u2019s on your mind. Remember, this is your time. The counselor is a consultant to you and is there to help you understand current challenges while helping you make some changes in how you cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re a Blue KC member wanting to connect with a counselor, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulbluekc.com\/\">Mindful Advocate<\/a> can help match you to the right care and services. Call 833-302-MIND (6463).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/uncategorized\/the-benefits-of-positive-self-talk\/\">The Benefits of Positive Self-Talk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a>: The 988 Lifeline provides 24\/7 free and confidential support\u00a0for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article is brought to you by Lucet. 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