What happens when therapy fails you?

If therapy has failed you, you still have plenty of options for feeling better. If therapy isn’t working, the first person you should talk to is your therapist. She may opt to change her approach to treatment, pursue more “homework” options for you, or even refer you to another therapist.

What should I do if therapy isn’t working for me?

If therapy isn’t working, the first person you should talk to is your therapist. She may opt to change her approach to treatment, pursue more “homework” options for you, or even refer you to another therapist. Be sure to ask the following questions: • How long should it take for me to see results?

Is it worth it to have one last conversation with your therapist?

Whether or not it’s worth one last conversation with your therapist is obviously your call. Such a conversation could prove healing or just add fuel to frustration. If you feel you would benefit somehow from clearing the air, it’s worth a try. If, however, you feel it’s a foregone conclusion, you might want to move on.

Do you “hang in there” in therapy for no reason?

If your therapist insists you “hang in there” for no reason that feels solid, that’s simply not good enough; the direct experience of the person in therapy is, in my view, always front and center in therapeutic inquiry and exploration. I don’t expect the people I work with in therapy to understand everything that flows from my lips.

How do therapists and clients know when treatment should end?

In the midst of talking about confidentiality, payment contracts, and consents, we would be wise to address how the client and therapist know when treatment should end. Ask clients to imagine what life will look like when therapy is over. What would be different? What skills would they possess that they do not currently have?

How do I know if therapy will work?

The single best predictor of whether therapy will work is whether you and your therapist is a good fit. A therapist who accepts your values, understands your emotions, and who makes you feel accepted and heard is key to therapy. If your therapist isn’t offering you this, it’s time to try someone else. Can’t Remember What You Discussed in Therapy?

How long do depressed people delay therapy?

A depressed person, for instance, might delay therapy for months or even years, only to give in when his symptoms become so terrible that anything seems preferable to living another day with depression.