You may have learned to stay silent as a coping mechanism or to keep yourself safe, but you don't have to do this with your therapist. [substeps] For instance, you might practice by introducing yourself and stating the reason you came.
[header] How to talk to a therapist [title] Practice what you are going to say beforehand. [step] Get the tough stuff out as soon as possible. Plan out what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you attend your sessions.