Can I do therapy every other week?

I’m being treated with pristiq + Abilify for depression and would like to add counseling to my treatment. I have done biweekly counseling + meds in the past so this is a routine that I am comfortable with. Greetings Boss, Yes! You can participate in a session every other week or twice monthly, instead of every week.

Is it okay to do therapy every other week?

First off, evidence-based research studies generally show an association between weekly psychotherapy sessions and positive outcomes for clients. This appears to be especially important in the first stage of therapy, when you’re building rapport with your therapist and beginning to get to the core of things.

Can you become emotionally attached to your therapist?

Becoming emotionally attached to a therapist, in turn, can make it difficult for some patients to discontinue therapy, says Alpert. Group therapy is an effective treatment option.

Is it normal to miss part of a therapy session?

You deserve to talk to someone whom you feel comfortable around. There are times when missing part or all of a session is nothing more than a scheduling snafu, but if it happens often, it might reflect an attempt to avoid therapy, the therapist or the feelings that are coming up in therapy, Fleck said.

What to do when you’re stuck between therapy sessions?

The fix: When problems or roadblocks strike between sessions, reflect on what you’ve discussed in therapy, including suggested coping techniques, said Denver-based licensed psychotherapist Brittany Bouffard. Taking what you’ve learned for a spin can help you move past old patterns that you’re stuck in, and rebuild self-trust in the process.

Should you stop seeing your therapist every week?

If you’ve been seeing your therapist on a weekly basis and are thinking about discontinuing the sessions but aren’t sure if it’s the right thing to do, space out your appointments, Alpert suggests. Instead of seeing your therapist every week, meet with him or her every second or third week.