How Long Does Therapy Take?
How Long Does It Take to See Results in Therapy?
Most of us go into therapy hoping to see results.
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There is good news on this front.
Research has found that most people see some results from therapy pretty soon after starting.
Unfortunately, many people end up dropping out of therapy before they see results.
Different therapy styles have different philosophies, principles, structures, and goals.
Short-Term Therapy
There are several different therapy types that are considered short term therapy.
Heres what to know about these.
Most of the time, CBT lasts about 12-20 sessions.
This bang out of therapy usually takes 3 months or so, or about 8-15 weekly sessions.
The focus is often on specific memories, and targeting them with the therapy.
Typically, EMDR therapy lasts about 6-12 sessions.
Heres what to know about longer-term therapies.
Psychoanalysishas evolved and become more modernized over the years.
Examples of humanistic therapy includeGestalt therapy,person-centered therapy, andexistential therapy.
Once your particular issue is under control, you may choose to stop therapy.
Many people switch therapists several times before they find one thatworks for them.
The important thing is that you continue to seek care if you are still experiencing mental health challenges.
For example, many people start therapy on a weekly basis and then may move onto an every-other-week schedule.
Eventually, meeting monthly may work best for you.
Some people feel better after just a few sessions and are ready to move on.
Others need more time, and may require long-term care based on the seriousness of their mental health condition.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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