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mntl-text-block">Close</span> <svg class="icon close-icon " > <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="#close-icon" href="#close-icon"></use> </svg></button></div></div> <div id="wellness-sc-page_1-0" class="comp wellness-sc-page mntl-sc-page mntl-block structured-content article-content expert-content right-rail__offset lock-journey" data-sc-sticky-offset="60" data-sc-ad-label-height="24" data-sc-ad-track-spacing="100" data-sc-min-track-height="250" data-sc-max-track-height="600" data-sc-breakpoint="50em" data-sc-load-immediate="4" data-sc-content-positions="[400, 1400, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2800]" data-bind-scroll-on-start="true"><p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Whether you’ve been in <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/therapy-7092217" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">therapy</a> for a long time or are just starting out, you may be wondering how long you should continue. You might be unsure of how you’ll know when it’s time to stop therapy, or you may be hoping that you’ll be able to end therapy soon; you might even be questioning if you’ve been in therapy for too long. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-callout--explainer_1-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-callout--explainer wellness-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-explainer theme-explainer" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"><h3 id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block">How Long Does Therapy Take?</h3> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content"><p>The answer to how long you should be in therapy is a complex one and depends on factors like what kind of therapy you are doing and what mental health conditions you are seeking treatment for, as well as personal preferences. In other words, there’s no one right length of therapy, and it varies quite a bit from one person to another.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="1"></span></p></div></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_4-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Here, we’ll break down what you should know about how long to be in therapy, and how to determine a therapy length that makes sense for you.<br/> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_5-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_1-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-know-about-therapy-termination-5323830" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">What to Know About Therapy Termination</span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_7-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-how-long-does-it-take-to-see-results-in-therapy"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_8-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> How Long Does It Take to See Results in Therapy? </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_9-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Most of us go into therapy hoping to see results. Basically, regardless of what mental health condition prompted us to seek therapy, our end goal is to feel happier, more emotionally balanced, and better equipped to function and thrive. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_10-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_11-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Those of us who are dealing with an acute issue—such as an <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/eating-disorders-overview-4581789" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">eating disorder</a>, a <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-psychosis-p2-379828" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">psychotic episode</a>, an <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/addiction-4157312" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="3">addiction</a>, or a <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/five-stages-of-grief-4175361" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="4">recent loss</a>—may be looking for immediate relief of the worst of our symptoms. Those of us who have lived with a mental health condition for years, such as <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/anxiety-disorder-2510539" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="5">anxiety</a> or <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/clinical-depression-symptoms-types-and-treatments-8713946" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="6">depression</a>, may be looking for more long-term solutions for healing. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_12-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_13-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Either way, we want to know how soon we should expect to see any change in the state of our mental health. There is good news on this front. Research has found that most people see some results from therapy pretty soon after starting. According to the American Psychological Association:<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="10"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_14-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_15-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>About 50% of people will start to feel better after about 15-20 sessions of therapy</li> <li>Certain short-term therapy types can produce results in as few as 12-16 sessions</li> <li>More complex psychological conditions, and certain <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/personality-disorders-a2-425427" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">personality disorders</a>, may require lengthier treatments (between 12-18 months)</li> <li>People with chronic conditions may need longer and more extensive treatment—this may depend on personal preference or a recommendation from a therapist or psychiatrist</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_16-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_17-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Seeing results and feeling better means making the commitment to therapy and sticking with it, however long it takes. Unfortunately, many people end up dropping out of therapy before they see results. For example, one study found that up to 1 in 5 people (20%) drop out of therapy prematurely.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="2"></span><br/> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_18-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_2-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/want-to-quit-therapy-425341" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_2-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">What to Do If You Want to Quit Going to Therapy for BPD</span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_20-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-therapy-types-and-therapy-length"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_21-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Therapy Types and Therapy Length </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_22-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> How long you should be in therapy may depend on the type of therapy you are in. Different therapy styles have different philosophies, principles, structures, and goals. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_23-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_24-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Some therapy types are based on short-term structures, so you can expect to be done sooner; others are based on longer, more extensive timetables.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="10"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_25-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-short-term-therapy"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_26-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Short-Term Therapy </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_27-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> There are several different therapy types that are considered short term therapy. Here’s what to know about these. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_28-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_30-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_31-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">CBT</a> is a type of therapy where you learn to identify the thoughts you are having and become more mindful about how these thoughts are influencing your emotions and behavior. CBT can be used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd-2510675" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">obsessive-compulsive disorder</a> (OCD), and eating disorders. Most of the time, CBT lasts about 12-20 sessions.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="4"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_32-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_3-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/online-cbt-therapy-7371586" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_3-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">We Tried 100+ Therapy Services and Apps—And These Are the 7 Best for Online CBT </span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_34-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_36-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Exposure Therapy </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_37-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Exposure therapy, or prolonged exposure (PE), is a therapy used to treat <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-in-the-dsm-5-2797324" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">PTSD</a> and <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-phobia-2795454" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">phobias</a> by gentle exposure to a trigger in a safe, controlled environment. This type of therapy usually takes 3 months or so, or about 8-15 weekly sessions.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="5"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_38-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_40-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_41-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/emdr-for-panic-disorder-2584292" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">EMDR therapy</a> uses specific eye movement to help people heal from PTSD and <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/common-symptoms-after-a-traumatic-event-2797496" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">trauma</a>. The focus is often on specific memories, and targeting them with the therapy. Typically, EMDR therapy lasts about 6-12 sessions.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="6"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_42-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_4-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/best-trauma-counseling-7107847" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_4-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">The Best Online Trauma Therapy, Tried and Tested</span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_44-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-longer-term-therapy"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_45-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Longer-Term Therapy </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_46-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Other therapy types are meant to be used for longer periods of time, with the length largely determined by the therapist and patient collaboratively. Here’s what to know about longer-term therapies. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_47-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_49-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic Therapy </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_50-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> These types of therapy are what many people think of as traditional or classical therapy, based on the principles of <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/sigmund-freud-his-life-work-and-theories-2795860" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Sigmund Freud</a>. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_51-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_52-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-psychoanalytic-therapy-2795467" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Psychoanalysis</a> has evolved and become more modernized over the years. Still, it’s considered a longer-term approach, where you dive deep into your past and your subconscious and try to understand the root issues that impact your mental health. This type of therapy can last for several years, though there are shorter-term <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/psychodynamic-therapy-definition-uses-effectiveness-5094933" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">psychodynamic</a> therapies that may last between 12 and 24 sessions.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="4"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_53-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_55-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Humanistic Therapy </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_56-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Humanistic therapy types are an empathetic, growth-oriented approach to therapy that is often personalized to meet each patient’s unique needs. Examples of humanistic therapy include <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-gestalt-therapy-4584583" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Gestalt therapy</a>, <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/client-centered-therapy-2795999" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">person-centered therapy</a>, and <a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/how-existential-therapy-works-7971798" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="3">existential therapy</a>. Therapy length is usually open-ended and tailored to your needs, but it may run on the lengthier side as compared to more short-term therapies.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="4"></span><br> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_57-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_5-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/humanistic-therapy-definition-types-techniques-and-efficacy-5203657" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_5-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">What Is Humanistic Therapy?</span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_59-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-mental-health-conditions-and-therapy-length"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_60-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Mental Health Conditions and Therapy Length </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_61-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> How long you are in therapy will also depend on the type of mental health condition you are seeking treatment for. If you are experiencing an acute mental health episode, without a history of lifelong mental health issues, you may do fine with a shorter-term therapy duration. Once your particular issue is under control, you may choose to stop therapy. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_62-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_63-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Types of conditions that may respond well to shorter therapy durations may include:<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="1"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_64-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_65-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>Eating disorders</li><li>PTSD from specific traumatic events</li><li>Dealing with the fallout from a divorce</li><li>Dealing with work-related stress</li><li>Grieving after loss</li><li>Dealing with life transitions, such as when your kids leave the nest or retirement</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_66-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_67-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you have been dealing with a mental health condition for a longer duration, you might need longer-term treatment. For example, if anxiety or depression has been part of your life for some time, you might need to be in therapy for several months or longer as you work on managing your symptoms.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="1"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_68-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_69-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Some people will need to be in therapy for most or all of their life, in order to maintain balance and keep their symptoms under control. Studies have found that this is especially true of people who live with chronic mental health conditions or complicated conditions.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="7"></span> Conditions that fall under those umbrellas may include:<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="4"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_70-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_71-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/are-there-different-types-of-bipolar-disorder-5194673" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">Bipolar disorder</a></li> <li><a class="recommendation-inline-link" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-symptoms-of-schizophrenia-2953120" link-destination-recommendation="true" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">Schizophrenia</a></li> <li>Personality disorders</li> <li>Psychiatric conditions that have lasted more than one year<br></li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_72-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_6-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/different-types-of-psychotherapy-5186909" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_6-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">Types of Psychotherapy</span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_74-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-how-long-should-you-stay-in-therapy"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_75-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> How Long Should You Stay in Therapy? </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_76-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> When it comes down to it, the right amount of therapy for any individual person is a very personal decision, based on several different factors. In most cases, you and your therapist will decide as a team when you have met your goals and when it’s time to move on. In most therapy situations, this will be an ongoing discussion between you and your therapist as you move through therapy together.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="1"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_77-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_79-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> You Might Want a New Therapist </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_80-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Sometimes you will want to end therapy with a particular therapist before it has come to a natural conclusion simply because you don’t feel it’s working for you. If your therapist doesn’t make you feel safe or comfortable, if you aren’t seeing progress, or if you think that trying a different type of therapy might help, it’s OK to move on. In most cases, it takes an average of 10 sessions for a person to know if their therapist is a good fit or not. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_81-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-callout--takeaway_1-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-callout--takeaway wellness-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"><div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content"><p>Many people switch therapists several times before they find one that <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/how-do-i-know-if-therapy-is-working-for-me-6742766" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">works for them</a>. The important thing is that you continue to seek care if you are still experiencing mental health challenges.<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="1"></span></p></div></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_84-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> You Might Attend Therapy for Years </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_85-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you are in a situation where therapy is working for you, you may not want to end therapy for quite some time! This is fine, and many people stay in therapy for years (again, for people with complex and enduring mental health conditions, this may be necessary).<span class="ql-inline-citation" data-cite="7"></span> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_86-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_87-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If this is the case, it can be helpful to check in with your therapist frequently to discuss the <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-therapy-treatment-plan-5217740" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">goals</a> of staying in therapy long-term, and whether it makes sense to continue this way. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_88-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-callout--explainer_2-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-callout--explainer wellness-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-explainer theme-explainer" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"><h3 id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block">Changing the Frequency of Your Therapy Sessions</h3> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content"><p>If you are feeling better, you may want to consider seeing your therapist less frequently, even if you stay in therapy. 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.</p></div></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related_7-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-featuredlink--related wellness-sc-block-featuredlink-base mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link related-link theme-related"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-therapy-treatment-plan-5217740" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_7-0" class="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">What Is a Treatment Plan in Therapy?</span></a></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_91-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-a-word-from-verywell"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_92-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block wellness-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> A Word From Verywell </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_93-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how long to stay in therapy. 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. Still, others may be cleared to move on, but prefer to have a therapist to check in with as part of their <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">mental health self-care</a> routine. There is no right answer here: the important thing is that you care for your mental health when issues come up and that you stick with your care plan until you are better.<br> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_94-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="wellness-sc-block-callout--takeaway_2-0" class="comp wellness-sc-block-callout--takeaway wellness-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"><h3 id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block">Get Help Now</h3> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content"><p>We've tried, tested, and written unbiased reviews of the <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-therapy-4691206" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">best online therapy programs</a> including Talkspace, BetterHelp, and ReGain. 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