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First CBT session: what to expect

A short guide to prepare for your first Cognitive Behavioral Therapy session.

Psychologist Athziri Arevalo in office

First CBT session: what to expect

Your first session is about understanding your current situation and building clear therapeutic goals.

What we review

  • Main concerns and current symptoms.
  • Personal, academic, work, and family context.
  • Short and medium-term goals.

How CBT works

CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sessions are practical and structured.

Core outcome

You leave with actionable tools you can apply between sessions.