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How Does Therapy Work?

Reaching out for help the first time can be nerve wracking.
Let us try to reduce worries by answering common questions.

Understanding the Therapy Process

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming with many questions about what to expect.

 

At Bright Light Counseling Center, we believe that understanding the therapy process helps reduce anxiety and sets you up for success.

 

Below are answers to the most common questions about how therapy works, what to expect in sessions, and how our Chicago and Austin therapists support your mental health journey with compassion, expertise, and cultural responsiveness.

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30 N Michigan Ave Ste 515,

Chicago, Illinois 60602

1500 W 38th St Suite 32,

Austin, Texas 78731

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We acknowledge that the Chicago office of Bright Light Counseling Center is located on the unceded land of the Potawatomi, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Myaamia, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Ho-Chunk, and Peoria Nations. We also acknowledge that the Austin office of Bright Light Counseling Center is located on the unceded land of the Tonkawa, Coahuiltecan, Jumanos, Comanche, Lipan Apache, and Sana Nations.We pay our respects to the elders, past and present, of these Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to work and live on this land.

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