Common Topics in Therapy
Your Feelings
Emotions, mood, anxiety, sadness, anger, fear
Your Thoughts
Worries, negative thoughts, self-criticism, beliefs
Your Behaviors
Patterns, habits, avoidance, reactions
Relationships
Family, friends, romantic partners, conflicts
Past Experiences
Childhood, trauma, significant events, memories
Current Challenges
Work stress, life transitions, decisions
Goals & Dreams
What you want, values, aspirations
Self-Understanding
Who you are, patterns, strengths, growth
How to Start a Conversation
If you're not sure where to start, try:
- •Talk about what brought you to therapy
- •Share what's been on your mind lately
- •Discuss something that happened since last session
- •Bring up something you're struggling with
- •Talk about goals you want to work on
- •Share something you've been avoiding
- •Ask your therapist for guidance if you're stuck
Remember: You Can Talk About Anything
Therapy is a safe space where you can discuss:
- Anything that's bothering you or on your mind
- Things you feel uncomfortable talking about elsewhere
- Thoughts and feelings you might judge yourself for
- Past experiences, including trauma
- Things you're ashamed or embarrassed about
- Conflicts and relationship issues
- Your goals, dreams, and aspirations
Your Therapist is There to Help
Your therapist is trained to help you explore whatever you need to discuss. There's no "right" or "wrong" thing to talk about - what matters is what's important to you.