I’m moving out in about 1-2 months and I urgently need treatment.
Because of my condition, my psychiatrist expressed concern about moving out. But I am determined to reach my goals even if it means waiting, so I am not giving up on that even though it’s hard.

I talked to a newly met therapist about focusing treatment on one issue for the time being and they only offered to talk and said they cannot promise to be able to treat said problem in such a short time

What would you suggest?

[maybeblue]

By moving out, do you mean moving far away so that you couldn't see the new therapist after you move? I would hesitate to start therapy with a new therapist if I knew I was only going to be able see her for a very short time. It's a hassle to start over with new therapists. I might consider it if I were feeling very depressed or something though, because sometimes short term crisis counseling can be helpful.

[WarmFuzzySocks]

Are they concerned that once you move out you might not have the same kinds of support you have now?

You sound like you have great dedication to meeting your goals. And I think it's usually wise for a therapist to acknowledge that they cannot promise a problem will resolve within a particular time, especially if that time is short and the therapist is new to you.

[Middlemarcher]

Have you worked with a therapist who specializes in CBT? They seem like they’d be the most willing to focus on a single issue, and to be ok with a short timeframe.

I'll try that