Timeframes That Fit Your Life
Therapy doesn’t follow a formula. The pace and depth of the work depend on what brings you in, what you’re hoping for, and what starts to unfold along the way.
Some people come in with a focused goal or a pressing situation. Others want to work through longer-term patterns or understand themselves in a deeper, more lasting way. Both are valid. You don’t have to know which path you’re on to begin.
Here’s a general sense of how therapy timelines can look:
Brief Therapy: A Starting Place
If something urgent or overwhelming has brought you in, short-term support can help you regain footing. We’ll focus on reducing distress, building coping tools, and helping you feel more steady.
Timeline: Around 8–12 sessions, meeting weekly or biweekly
Focus: Relief, clarity, and stabilization
Short-Term Therapy: Focused Growth
When you’re navigating a transition, relationship strain, or a lingering pattern, short-term therapy gives space to understand the issue more fully and shift the way you respond to it.
Timeline: About 3–6 months with weekly sessions
Focus: Insight, problem-solving, and emotional support
Longer-Term Therapy: Depth Work
If you’re drawn to deeper exploration—whether rooted in past experiences, identity, or long-standing patterns—we’ll take our time. This kind of work unfolds slowly and meaningfully.
Timeline: 6–12 months or more, often weekly or twice-weekly
Focus: Lasting change, emotional integration, and personal growth
What matters most is that therapy fits your life—not the other way around. We’ll talk about your goals, your availability, and your preferences to find a rhythm that feels sustainable.