Hosted by Amanda Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW and Amanda Mitchell, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Feeling nervous about therapy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. If you’re therapy curious but worried you’ll have to talk about everything all at once, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we talk directly to the therapy curious — especially people who feel hesitant, anxious, or unsure about what therapy actually involves.

We explore why anxiety before therapy is a normal nervous system response, not a red flag, and why starting therapy does not mean immediately diving into past trauma or painful experiences.

This is a gentle, pressure-free conversation about:

• therapy anxiety and hesitation

• what early therapy sessions are really like

• why you’re allowed to go at your own pace

• how good therapy prioritizes safety, choice, and consent

If you’ve been considering therapy but feel unsure where to start, this episode offers a calm, supportive place to begin.

Topics include therapy anxiety, starting therapy, trauma, and what to expect in early therapy sessions.