How effective is therapy?
Will therapy work for you?
If you haven’t seen a therapist before, you might be wondering if therapy is effective and if it’ll work for you. When you’re looking for help, you want to make sure that the ways you’re investing in yourself and your mental health are going to pay off and help improve your life.
Since 2020, about 30% of American adults have seen a therapist, and an additional 19% are considering seeing a therapist. That means about 50% of adults are considering investing in their mental health through therapy. That’s a lot of people!
After seeing a therapist, 86% of people have said that it helped them cope with what they were going through. Therapy has been shown to improve emotions, behaviors, and be linked to positive changes in the mind and body. This can result in fewer sick days from work, fewer medical problems, and increased satisfaction in life.
To help you decide if therapy is right for you, we’ve compiled recent statistics on how effective therapy is for many different issues and common reasons why people seek therapy.
What is the success rate of therapy?
Study after study has shown that therapy is effective for people with different needs in a wide range of settings. There have been thousands of scientific studies done on therapy’s effectiveness that have concluded that therapy works.
Studies have shown that average client receiving therapy is 79% better off compared to people who don’t seek treatment.
What is the success rate of emdr?
One of the most effective methods for treating trauma is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Some studies have even shown that up to 90% of trauma survivors have no PTSD symptoms after just 3 sessions. Additional studies have shown that it is effective for over 70% of people to relieve emotional distress, depression, panic disorders, and PTSD.
How effective is therapy for anxiety?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly used therapy methods to treat anxiety. Even without adding medication for treatment, it has been found to be up to 75% effective in helping people cope with anxiety. Most people who suffer from anxiety can reduce or even eliminate their symptoms after a just few months of therapy.
is therapy helpful for teenagers?
Yes. Studies have shown that therapy sessions can improve your teen's mood, confidence, and self-esteem. Beyond this, teens and adolescents can learn valuable skills that help them manage emotions, communicate what they're feeling, develop empathy, be more assertive, and aware of their strengths.
Does therapy work for everyone?
In life, there are very few treatments, both medical and therapy-based that work for every single person. Treatments that work for the vast majority of people might have little to no effect on others. That being said, about 75% of people overall show benefits from psychotherapy for their mental health. These improvements can be life-changing for many people.
How to make therapy work for you in Denver
So much of finding success with therapy is about finding the right fit. You want to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with, and also one who is trained at treating the symptoms that you’re coming to therapy for.
To help you find the right therapist for you, we’ve put together a list of questions to ask therapists before starting. We have therapists with different backgrounds and experiences in our Denver and Lone Tree offices that have different specialties and proven therapy methods to increase your chances of success with therapy.
Most of our therapists offer rates that are lower than the average cost of therapy in Denver.
- Are you taking new clients? How soon can I get started?
- How much do therapy sessions cost?
- Do they offer teletherapy? Or only in-person sessions? (some might be more convenient for your life)
- Have you seen someone like me before?
- Do you need a specific type of therapy? Some clients know that they want a particular therapy method based on their past experiences.
- What can I expect a typical session to look like?
- Tell me about what you specialize in. No therapist can specialize in "everything."
When you’re asking these types of questions, make sure you feel comfortable, heard, and understood. A therapist can have all the training in the world, but your relationship and comfort level with them is extremely important to your success.
The relationship you have with your therapist is arguably the most important factor in your improvement and how effective therapy will be for you. People who don’t have strong relationships with their therapists are more likely to stop therapy early, so make sure that you feel like you’ve found the right match for you.
We provide effective therapy in Denver
As one of the largest woman-owned therapy practices in Colorado, we’ve had years of experience helping all types of people improve their lives for the better. When you contact us, instead of reaching out to individual therapists one by one, you’ll be matched with one of our talented therapists who specializes in exactly what you’re looking for.
Everyone person is unique, and that’s why we don’t have a one-person-fits-all model. Even if it’s not with us, we want you to find the best match for your schedule and what you’re looking for.
We use effective, proven therapy methods and develop personalized treatment plans that are unique to you. Because of how we make therapy work for our clients, we’ve developed relationships with national organizations and some of the largest churches in Denver. Most of our clients come to us through referrals from friends or family members who have had a great experience with our therapists.
Meet our therapists
My Denver Therapy is one of the largest woman-owned therapy private practices in Colorado with many of the best, most requested mental health therapists in the Denver Metro area.
As a therapist-owned practice with decades of combined experience, we care about seeing our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We’re one of the only therapy practices in Colorado with licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who actively see new clients. Whether you’re an adult, teen, young adult, couple, or family, our inclusive therapist team is built to specialize in you.
Our practice started with one therapist in a shared office suite, but we’ve grown to help thousands of people in Colorado by providing in-person therapy at our conveniently located Denver Metro area counseling offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Lone Tree, plus online therapy for clients throughout Colorado. Because of the way our team works, our therapists also provide consultation for other therapists and private practices in the Denver Metro area.
Our inclusive therapists provide some of the most innovative, effective, and in-demand forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, CBT, and IFS. We also have more therapists trained in Ketamine-assisted therapy, EMDR, and more teen therapists and young adult counselors than nearly every other private practice in Denver.
We know that clients want to find the best therapists in Denver, so our team includes therapists with different backgrounds, specialities, and experiences to help you find the right fit. We’ll match you with one of our therapists who is the best for your goals, location, budget, and schedule to help you get started quickly.
We’re out of network for insurance, Tricare, and are unable to take Medicaid, but most of our therapists’ rates are lower than the local and national averages for therapy.
All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
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