Every Two Weeks

After going to see my therapist every week for almost three years I am finally switching to every two weeks. We both felt that I was doing much better and that this change was appropriate for me at this time but I must admit that I am having some anxiety about it. Its not so much the therapy every two weeks that I am concerned about but its not seeing him every week that concerns me. He is such a great support and I love seeing him. I know that I am doing better and on one level I think I can do every two weeks without a problem but I still feel anxious. Do you guys think this is normal and that I will get use to it. I'm very inexperienced at this.

This is extremely normal. Congrats to you for getting to the point in which you are well enough to make this reduction in sessions. And while you are anxious about it, I do hear a lot of confidence within your post.

When I am in school I can only see my T once per week.
When I am on break between semesters, I see him twice per week. (This is what I'm doing right now).

When I have to reduce back to 1x per week, it creates tons of anxiety and disconnect. I know that situation is a little different because I'm sort of being forced to cut back sessions, where you are doing so because you and your T think you are ready! But I just wanted to tell you my example to let you know that what you are feeling is completely normal. Have you discussed your feelings about the reduction with your T? Is there a possibility of fitting in an extra session here and there if you need to?

Thanks pink and yes we have talked about it. He told me we can always see each other more frequently if there is a need. I'm going to try and stick with the every two weeks thing for a while just to see how I do and to just know that I CAN do it. I want to get better but in the process of getting better it means not seeing him as often. Feels kinda like a catch twenty two...get better loose therapist. He has assured me that I can take my time and that he will always be there for me. It just feels like I am loosing him a little.

Congrats on taking this step, LittleMouse!

I think it's completely normal that you feel anxious about this step. I know I would! Just remember that you can always ask for extra help if and when you need it. There's no shame in that. I suspect that you'll find you don't need to see him as often as you get better and better, but of course you'd miss him. How could you not? After all, we tell our therapists all our secrets and let them in closer than anyone else. They take on a huge role in our lives!

Sidony