What happens during the first session?Your first session is a chance for you and your therapist to begin getting to know each other. Your therapist may ask what brought you to therapy, what has been feeling difficult, and what you hope might change. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. We’ll meet you where you are. Do I have to share everything right away?No. You’re in control of what you share and when. Trust develops over time, and your

When we talk about whole-person care at Wellness Within, we don't mean one specific type of therapy. We actually mean almost the opposite. With whole-person care, there is no single therapeutic approach that can fully meet every person where they are. Different People Need Different Things One person can walk into therapy with similar concerns as the next person and have very different experiences. Their relationships are different. Their family histories are different. So ar

One of our team members, Kimberly Jeffers , PCA, is passionate about this approach and is the author of this week's piece. Many of our other practitioners also integrate this approach with clients when it feels supportive. Keep reading to learn more about it and maybe try it out at home! "Writing is often thought of as a creative or academic exercise, but it can also be a powerful therapeutic tool. Therapeutic writing, sometimes called journaling, offers a structured and ac

My mother and I started Wellness Within in 2017 with a simple goal: to create a place where people could access mental health therapy and holistic wellness support in one space, while also building a sense of community for both clients and practitioners. That vision has stayed the same, but our practice has grown and evolved over the years. Some changes came from necessity, others from deeper intention as we continued learning what truly supports people’s wellbeing. At Wellne

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