How to know when to stop cognitive therapy?

Kevin Mangelschots·09/06/2025·0 comments

You may be ready to stop with cognitive therapy 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 and 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!

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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots! A little more about myself: - I'm 33 years old. - I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. - Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium. Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast. - Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression. - My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being. In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health. I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.

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