What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
In one classic study, half of therapy patients improved within eight sessions and 75 percent within six months. A first session itself: paperwork, questions, a plan.
Mar 16, 2026 Matthew Sexton, LCSW
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In one classic study, half of therapy patients improved within eight sessions and 75 percent within six months. A first session itself: paperwork, questions, a plan.
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