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.
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.