Debate: Was therapy actually a waste for me or did i just quit too soon?

I went to 6 sessions with a counselor in Portland last year and honestly felt like i was just paying someone to nod at me while i complained. But my buddy went for 8 months straight and says it changed his whole life. So which is it - am i being too harsh or is it really just a scam for some people? Anyone else quit early and wonder if you should have stuck it out?

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ruby_jones24d ago

Heard a therapist say you gotta give it at least 10 sessions before you really know.

linda11423d ago

Ten sessions sounds like a lot just to decide if someone's a good fit.

dakotab9323d ago

idk man, ten sessions feels like a lot. like what if you click with someone right away or you know by session three it's not working. i tried therapy once and after two sessions i was like yeah this person is just nodding and saying "how does that make you feel" over and over. maybe some people need that time to open up but seems like a blanket rule that doesn't account for real vibes.