If you’ve never participated in a therapy session, you may be a bit nervous about it. What will we talk about? Do I have to open up right away? Will they ask me about my fears? We’re sure many questions are running through your mind.
While every therapist is different and might do things differently, at IntegrityMind Psychiatry, we offer Holistic Help for the Whole You. But what does that really mean? A holistic approach to mental health factors in lifestyle, environment, sleep habits, diet and exercise as much as it considers experiences, trauma, diagnoses and symptoms of mental illness.
Your First Session
Your first session at IntegrityMind will be you and Dr. Wright getting to know each other. Some may call his approach “old-fashioned,” meaning his care feels like what you would have gotten decades ago. He takes the time and asks the questions required to dig deeply into the issue at hand. Of course you want to have a good connection with your therapist.
Some questions to expect in your first session include:
- Is this your first-ever therapy session?
- Do you have any diagnosed mental health issues in your family?
- What do you hope to get out of this?
- What would you like to accomplish in your sessions?
You can also ask your therapist questions such as “how long will each session last?” or “how many sessions do you think it will take to resolve my issue?” Dr. Wright is happy to answer any questions that may arise.
What to do After Your Session
We understand that there can often be many emotions felt after someone’s first therapy session. Be sure to check in with yourself to digest how everything went. Just remember that one session alone cannot cure anything, so be open-minded about the results and the time it takes. If you have made the decision that you would like to continue, you can schedule your next appointment.
Meet Dr. Paul Wright
Are you looking for a partner dedicated to a holistic approach to your mental health? A practice that embraces leading-edge approaches that explore how biology and personality factor into navigating and overcoming life challenges?
Dr. Paul Wright is the founder of IntegrityMind Psychiatry. He offers Holistic Help for the Whole You. Dr. Wright is a medical doctor with specialization and double board certification in General Adult Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in Public Health.
Dr. Wright offers flexible options for both in-person sessions and secure online sessions. Our brick-and-mortar offices are in Grapevine and Plano, Texas. IntegrityMind works with children, adolescents and adults with an interconnected approach for families. Dr. Wright’s unique approach to helping patients is refreshing, rooted in science, compassionate, comprehensive and hopeful.
Practical Help for Real Life
At IntegrityMind Psychiatry, we know that people are wonderfully unique, with their own life map and personality landscape. Therefore, we don’t over-focus on a specific diagnosis or rush to label people. While a diagnosis can be helpful in gaining a better understanding of a condition and finding the right treatment approach, our focus is less on a label and more on practical help for an improved life.
Dr. Wright sees people for help with issues including:
- Addiction Issues
- Depression/Anxiety
- ADHD
- Navigating Life Transitions
- Relationship Challenges
- PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
At the heart of serving your mental health needs, we strive to offer help. And hope. IntegrityMind is Holistic Help for the Whole You. If anxiety has a grip on your life and you could use some help moving past it, we can help. We’d be honored to partner with you in helping you step into living a healthy, happy life. Please reach out to schedule an initial consultation.