Therapy started out great, but somewhere along the way, it stopped working. At first, you noticed positive changes in your life when you started therapy; however, now it seems things have stalled. This blog post will cover a few reasons why therapy isn’t working from an expert individual therapist’s perspective.
Why Hasn’t Therapy Worked?
This is a great question. Some people start therapy with the hope that it will resolve lifelong challenges in a matter of a few months. But participating in therapy is a long-term game. It isn’t a quick fix. Thus, some give up too early in the healing process.
Another challenge that may arise is seeking out therapy while simultaneously not wanting to be 100% vulnerable. If you want to heal from past trauma, mental health symptoms, or betrayal, you’re going to have to be open and vulnerable in the healing process. Sometimes, people only provide 50% of the story yet still expect to heal 100%.
Is it Me or the Therapist?
This point is very important to consider. As mentioned above, if you desire to heal but are defensive or omit parts of the story, it can hinder or dramatically slow down your healing process. Sometimes, people do this because these actions were once beneficial and adaptive in their lives. But these behaviors no longer serve the same purpose. Check out this read here by VeryWellMind to read more here about factors that influence therapy progress.
Part of the issue may be the therapist, too. Therapists are humans too, and some are better fits for working with certain issues than others. Some therapists are more trained and experienced than others. These are all important aspects to ask a potential therapist when interviewing them before starting services.
Individual Therapist Near Pleasant Prairie, WI
If you are searching for an expert individual therapist near Pleasant Prairie, WI, give me a call. My focus is on helping strong, high-achieving men find the source of their reoccurring relationship issues, who struggle with emotions, break the cycle of not living up to their potential, and begin living fulfilled lives.
Revitalize Mental Health PLLC is currently accepting new clients. I am only a private pay (cash pay) therapist, so your treatment can stay confidential. If you or someone you know is seeking to start individual therapy, call me at 720.295.6703 or submit an online form by following this link. I look forward to supporting you in the future.
