Feeling Stuck in Therapy: Coping with a Plateau

Totally agree with above. BUT starting over with a therapist can also cause some unwanted anxiety. So maybe try different methods. I hit one recently and I started up guided meditation and hypnosis therapy. It surely has helped me get out of my hole.

Agree with above - try switching therapists. For me personally I had to find a therapist that fit more with my specific diagnoses/issues than a general anxiety disorder therapist. For example I switched from anxiety talk therapy to OCD therapy (because thankfully my old therapist recognized I could have it) and it’s so much more helpful because it’s addressing a major root of my anxiety: OCD This may not be the case for you. Hope it was somewhat helpful though. Best of luck 💕 💕

Hi there! Totally can relate. I had the same counselor (talk therapy, occasional EMDR) for eight years, and the last year or so of that felt stagnate and repetitive. I did some research for a therapist with a different approach and have been with my DBT (dialectal behavioral therapist, who also incorporates Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and EMDR, among other things) for five years. The switch was exactly what I needed.

If something isn't working then you need a change of therapist or maybe another way to relieve anxiety. Research alternative programs and don't discount the importance of good nutrition.

you might also try different therapy methods - if youre doing talk therapy only, try cbt, emdr, or others. let your therapist know it's not working as well anymore and see what they suggest.