What I Need from TherapyYour InitialsQuestion* Question*YourselfSelect 2 or 3 at mostWhat I need from myself:* What I need from myself:*I need to externally process a tough situationI need to release, feel, or process my emotionsI need to understand a trigger or recent situationI need to validate my emotions or needsI need to become more aware of my own intuition/ self trustI need to reflect on my growth and mental health healingI need to determine how to foster more self-safetyI need to let myself slow down and regulateI need to feel in control of the direction we go inI need to let go of control and see where this session may goI need to display self-compassionYour TherapistSelect 2 or 3 at mostWhat I need from you, as my therapist:* What I need from you, as my therapist:*I need you to help me feel understood or validatedI need you to guide me through processing and understanding my emotionsI need you to help me explore my needsI need you to collaborate/problem-solve with me over an issueI need you to help me understand certain behaviors, tendencies, beliefs, or parts of myselfI need you to support me in certain topics or emotions that are difficult for me to bring up todayI need you to help me feel regulated and groundedI need you to teach/practice healthy coping skills with meI need you to help me find resources or referralsI need you to help me figure out how to align/realign with my valuesI need you to help me create a safety plan for crisis situationsI need you to help me manage my symptomsI need you to help me workshop something (practice skills together, bounce off ideas, model conversations, etc.)
