In my role as a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, I am consistently taken aback by the pervasive belief that therapy is a one-size-fits-all solution, applicable to all individuals, regardless of their unique situations. I often come across declarations from fellow mental health professionals asserting that "everyone should be in therapy" and "therapy can benefit anyone." Sadly, this prevailing sentiment often overlooks the very real possibility of therapy leading to unintended negative consequences.
CBT led me to dissociate. It is a great therapy for the worried well but not effective for anyone with more complex issues whether they be attachment issues, history of abuse or addition, etc. As a millennial whose friends are all in therapy I know few who "graduated." I did ONLY because I found a trained somatic practitioner who knew I could heal, and helped me move from a state of "managing my chronic disorder" to taking responsibility for my life. She did not give me a time limit- again, that's great for perhaps a worried well overachiever! But seeing myself improve for the first time ever was all I needed.
CBT led me to dissociate. It is a great therapy for the worried well but not effective for anyone with more complex issues whether they be attachment issues, history of abuse or addition, etc. As a millennial whose friends are all in therapy I know few who "graduated." I did ONLY because I found a trained somatic practitioner who knew I could heal, and helped me move from a state of "managing my chronic disorder" to taking responsibility for my life. She did not give me a time limit- again, that's great for perhaps a worried well overachiever! But seeing myself improve for the first time ever was all I needed.