You may be ready to stop when:

• You consistently manage symptoms on your own.
• You feel confident using CBT strategies without a counselor’s help.
• Your thinking and behaviors have improved
• Your psychotherapist agrees that you’ve met your goals.

Summed up

• Most people need between 3 to 6 months of therapy.
• Some need longer, especially for chronic or deep-seated issues.
• Therapy can be paused or resumed as needed. You don’t have to commit forever!