5 Reasons Why Therapy Doesn’t Work for Some People
Therapy is often seen as the ultimate solution for mental health concerns, but it doesn't always work for everyone.
According to new data from BetterHelp, which surveyed 2,000 people, many struggle to have an emotional breakthrough moment in therapy. In fact, 44% of respondents who were advised to seek therapy didn't follow through, with 75% citing trouble finding the right therapist and 74% stopping due to a poor match.
It's easy to second-guess whether you're somehow "too broken" to be "fixed," or if your problems are too big even for a professional.
However, Esther Boykin, LMFT, founder of Group Therapy Associates in Washington, DC, says these assumptions are not accurate.
A poor match with a therapist or difficulty finding the right one can affect the experience.
- 75% of respondents had trouble finding the right therapist
- 74% stopped therapy due to a poor match
In conclusion, therapy not working for some people is not because they are "too broken" but due to other factors.
Author's summary: Therapy may not work for some due to various reasons.