Providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and couples
I work with:
adults feeling stuck, in transition, and experiencing anxiety and depression
men dealing with stress, anger, or direction
couples navigating conflict or disconnection
parents in need of consultation
children and adolescents
If you see yourself somewhere in this, then here are next steps.
Starting Counseling
Reach out by phone or email
We schedule a brief consultation
If it feels like a good fit, we begin
Matt Mlynarczyk, LMFT
Matt Mlynarczyk, LMFT
Providing telehealth services statewide in Colorado and Tennessee, as well as in person services in Montezuma County.
303-598-0225 mattmlynarczykllc@gmail.com
What the First Session Is Like
Starting counseling can feel uncertain. Most people have some sense that something isn’t quite right, but aren’t always sure what to expect from therapy. Or what they’re supposed to say once they arrive. The first session is simply a place to begin.
It’s just A Conversation
You don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time. There’s no expectation that you explain things clearly or have the “right” words. Most people begin by talking about what led them to therapy. Sometimes it’s a specific situation, or just a general sense that something feels off. From there, we take it one step at a time.
Getting a Sense of What’s Going On
Part of the first session is simply understanding your situation.
We may talk about:
what’s been happening recently
what feels difficult
patterns you’ve noticed over time
what you’re hoping might change
The goal is to begin forming a clearer picture.
A Chance to See If It Feels Like a Good Fit
The first session is also a chance for you to get a sense of what it’s like to work together.
You may find yourself asking:
Does this feel comfortable enough to continue?
Do I feel understood?
Can I talk openly here?
Those are important questions. Counseling tends to be the most helpful when it feels like it fits.
What Happens Next
Some people come in with a specific issue they want to work through. Others are looking for a place to think more broadly about their life. After the first session, we can talk about what might be helpful moving forward and what pace makes sense.
A Simple Place to Begin
For many people, the hardest part of counseling is starting. The first session is not about having everything figured out. It’s just a conversation. A place to slow down, to talk about what’s going on, and begin making sense of it.
Getting Started
If you’re considering counseling or have questions, you’re welcome to reach out by phone or email. We can schedule a time to meet and begin from there.