Hey Childsupport,

You know yourself best.

All good therapists know this. They should always give you benefit of the doubt - especially when you have realized the necessity for therapy and dragged yourself in for some much needed help. In saying this - therapists DO consider the {intensity} and {specifics} of our psychological well-being, as well as any other {potentially harmful variables} when discussing the periodicity that therapy sessions can take place.

No therapist should ever overlook the request for more therapy. If anything - it should be both discussed and explored.

For instance: For me - being a borderline - I would want to see my therapist everyday if it were my choice... Obviously some therapists COULD do this - but they know they shouldn't. Primarily because part of becoming a healthy borderline: is in learning autonomy outside of the safety and nurture found in the therapy setting. Not only does it allow the therapist room to breath - it also allows the borderline to live life and utilize skills, so that when he/she returns to the next session - there is more to talk about.

In saying this - DO state your concerns. Ask for what you need - and don't sensor what you say - based on whether it may seem too demanding. Be as genuine as you can in what you feel you need - in terms of the regularity of therapy sessions - and just be you. There is value in asking for more therapy - and all therapists know this. Whether a therapist decides to increase or decrease the extent of sessions - will be based on what the two of you decide: most benefits you.

Ultimately - just ask for what you want, say what you feel - and be yourself. That is the best way to getting the most out of therapy. There is no shame in wanting more consistency in therapy. I just started DBT and I see my therapist once a week - and that is NOT enough. I go crazy between sessions.

Thanks,
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