Hello, Oldsoul. Although each practitioner does it a bit differently, information gathering is the focus of the initial consultation. It would be beneficial to make a list of what medications you have (are) taken, any conditions you are being treated for or have been treated for, an extended family history of physical and emotion problems, a list of symptoms that help describe the issue you are seeking help for, and any other information you deem pertinent.

Sometimes I was asked to complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneso...lity_Inventory

http://www.intueri.org/2007/10/07/wh...-psychiatrist/

Try to be relaxed and be forthright and honest in you responses.