Many clients present with situations that have them stuck, such as an unfulfilling relationship, parenting problems, or a job that has them in a quandry. It is not unusual for clients such as this to benefit from therapy that is as brief as one to six sessions, particularly when the therapist is active and directive.
Brief therapy is particularly appropriate for those who are experiencing "adjustment disorders," which are symptoms that arise in response to stressors that have occurred relatively recently.
For most clients, however, the length and frequency of therapy depends on many factors, including: