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General Psychological
Services FAQs
General
Psychological Services FAQs
How
long will treatment take?
This
is a very hard question to answer because it varies
so much depending upon the particular problem and the
life circumstances of the individual. The average number
of sessions is between four and eight sessions. For
more difficult conditions and situations, treatment
can last more than a year. Most people begin to recognize
benefit within a few sessions although, although it
may take many more sessions to complete treatment.
What
if I need drugs?
For
some conditions, medication can be helpful. Generally,
a combination of psychotherapy and medication will work
best. If medication seems appropriate for you, your
therapist will discuss how it might be helpful and then
refer you to a physician who can prescribe it. This
could be someone who works at the Institute, your own
physician, or a specialist. Your therapist will work
closely with whomever you choose to have prescribe your
medication.
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