What to Expect on Your First Visit to CCS – Cameron, NC

In order to provide the best care possible, we require that parents attend the first appointment. This applies to all clients under the age of 18.

Here at CCS, your comfort and privacy are of the utmost importance. This is one of the reasons that you will immediately notice the limited signage around the building. With Carolina Counseling Services, we make sure that there are no prominent signs that say anything to indicate your reason for entering. You will also notice that our offices are warm and welcoming!

Before Your First Session

Before your first appointment with your counselor/therapist, you will need to complete your paperwork. We make this very easy; all of our paperwork is done electronically through a secure, user-friendly online portal. You can even complete the forms from your phone.

Paperwork will be sent to you by our helpful and knowledgeable Scheduling Team. It is important to complete your paperwork at least 24 hours before your session so your therapist can review it in advance. Documents can also be found under the tab marked Patient Forms.

Come in and Relax

It is a good idea to arrive early so you can relax before your session. Your therapist will come out at the scheduled time to greet you.

Our buildings are very clean and comfortable. All of our offices are very homey, warm and have a living room feel, rather than an office. The music is very calming and tranquil, creating a relaxing atmosphere. We also use sound machines to provide added privacy and to help quiet your mind.

Meeting Your Therapist

When it is time for your session, your therapist will come to the waiting area and show you back to their office. All the contracted therapists of the Carolina Counseling Services are very professional and friendly and will help you feel at ease right away.

First Session Goals

Your therapist will have some questions for you during your first session so that they can thoroughly understand and assess your needs. This will allow them to work with you to create a treatment plan specifically tailored to you.

The first session is a great time for you and your therapist to evaluate if you are a good fit. If you are not comfortable with your therapist, you can request a referral to another therapist. Finding the right therapist is important, because trust is necessary for therapy to be effective.

Actively participating in your treatment is vital. Therefore, we want you to ask questions, so you can clarify and participate in the discussion. Being an active participant in our treatment is necessary in order to find resolution and move toward your goals.

There can be many factors that may have led you to where you are today, you do not have to sort this out on your own. With the help of the right therapist, there is hope. If hope brought you here to Carolina Counseling Services — Cameron, NC, trust that hope to grow even stronger in time.

With this overview of what to expect during your first session, you need not worry about taking this step toward a better life. With Carolina Counseling Services — Cameron, NC, you do not have to go through challenges alone or feel hopeless.

We hope this brief introduction of what to expect has helped ease your mind! We are looking forward to seeing you soon. We understand how stressful it may be for your first visit to a counselor/therapist. Our goal is to provide you with the guidance, information and the required information so you will feel informed and comfortable.