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Research Notes on How Long Does Psychotherapy Take
There is no set time frame for psychotherapy. Depending on the need for therapy sessions, a patient may spend weeks, months, or years in therapy. The more severe or complicated the mental illness or disorder, the longer the treatment period will be. Short-term therapy (usually 16 or fewer sessions) is often effective for treating specific symptoms.1
Fast Facts:
- Patient support, by family and friends, can play a large role in successful psychotherapy treatments, and can lead to shorter treatment periods.2
- Psychotherapy for conditions such as anxiety, stress, and impotence typically require shorter treatment periods.2
- Although your psychotherapist may make recommendations, it is up to you, the patient, how much time you spend in psychotherapy.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Psychiatric Association: How Long Does Psychotherapy Take?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AllPsych.com: How Long Does Therapy Take?
- ↑ University of Michigan Health System: How Long Does Psychotherapy Take?
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Why Does Psychotherapy Take So Long, Length of psychotherapy
- Last update: Aug. 28, 2009
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