The first step is to contact Rachel Benson at 714-468-3685 via phone call or text message, or through email at info@tustincounseling.com to set up an appointment. Rachel will ask some questions to make sure you are matched with the therapist that will be the best fit for you and help you get your initial session scheduled.  The initial session is a bit different than all the other sessions afterwards. In the initial session, your therapist will ask questions about what brings you into therapy, as well as important questions about your background, family, school, work, and medical history. Your therapist will also help you think about what you want to gain from therapy - what changes you want to see in yourself and in your life by participating in therapy.