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Recovery & Wellness
June 2, 2025
Your First Counseling Session: What to Know
By Karen Brogdon, LADAC II • EMDR Trained
Walking into a first counseling session is one of the hardest steps in recovery — and often the most important.
No Scripts, No Shame
The first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. Karen listens to your story before offering any clinical framework.
Setting Realistic Goals
Together you'll identify two or three concrete, achievable goals rather than an overwhelming list of changes.
What Happens Next
Session frequency and format (in-person or telehealth) are built around your schedule, your legal obligations, and what actually helps you make progress.
