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    First Session Questions

    Cyrus
    Updated on October 6, 2025

    1 min read

    Meeting a new client in therapy often begins with curiosity, warmth, and thoughtful questions that open space for self-reflection. This resource offers a set of creative alternatives to the usual “What brings you in today?”—questions designed to help clients share their hopes, values, struggles, and strengths in the early sessions. Use these prompts to foster meaningful conversation and build a strong foundation for therapeutic work.

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    Table of Contents
    • Big-Picture & Change-Oriented
    • Values & Priorities
    • Self-Understanding & Context
    • Exploring Current Struggles
    • Strengths & Resources
    • Relationship to Therapy

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