How to be Successful in Therapy at Respark

By Respark | May 14, 2020

By Heather McPherson LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST

When people come to therapy they are often unsure of what to expect and sometimes ask about how to get the most out of our meetings. There are several important things that you can do to increase your chances for success in therapy.

We define “successful therapy” as achieving one’s desired results in the most comfortable and efficient way possible. This article will briefly lay out my recommendations on how clients can be successful in therapy at Respark.

Commit

Do you know the saying that most of the work is just showing up? Yep. This can be the hardest part of therapy. Showing up in the room each week and having willingness to check in about where you’re at right now. Commit to attending at least 4-6 sessions and see success grow.

Honesty

Honesty with yourself and your therapist is a core element of what makes therapy successful. When you share your current struggles, it can make the therapy move that much faster. This may seem obvious, but it can be harder than you think. Clients can often feel a tremendous amount of shame discussing personal struggles and issues. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Bringing light in and shining it on the shame can work miracles though, so don’t be afraid to share what’s going on. Shame grows when we tuck it away and hide it. Commit to being honest about where you are and where you want to go.

Courage

You already have courage inside you if you are reading this blog. It’s nerve racking to share intimate or personal details about your life with another person. Building trust with your therapist can help you share what’s working and perhaps more importantly, what’s not working. Discussing what’s not working in therapy can feel scary, many people are afraid of hurting their therapist’s feelings. But Respark therapists thrive on feedback. This is how we become the best couple’s and sex therapists we can be. And more importantly, we want you to succeed and that means figuring out what will work. If you avoid these discussions, you may end up feeling resentful or prematurely end your therapy experience. Our goal is for your therapy experience to be transformational, it’s to open the door to new experiences and enjoy more out of this one life. You are already courageous, take it a step further and have these conversations if needed.

Persistence

You will succeed in this process because you are persistent. You are reading this page into the end because you are determined to get the most out of therapy. Hurray! You probably are the person that asks for what you want, you do your homework and come to sessions with a particular topic in mind. You will be most successful when you are an active participant in the therapy process. Some of our clients will take notes as we speak, and others are asking questions diligently.

Successful therapy at Respark can deliver significant results and change your life. By committing to the process, being honest with yourself and your therapist, finding your courage to speak up and being persistent when things get hard, couples and sex therapy at Respark will help you live your most passionate life.

Next Steps & Resources:

Ready to take the next step?

What online counseling options do I have?

For the past decade we have excelled at online therapy, tele-therapy and phone counseling. We have seen couples online and conducted Sex Therapy online through video platforms. Everything can be completed online including your intake, first session all the way through graduation! You can even find a Respark Therapist or Coach and book your first session online without having to pick up the phone. Many of our clients love online therapy as there are so many pros! Learn more about our online couples therapy, online individual therapy and online Sex Therapy process here.

What is Respark all about?

We have therapists throughout all of Texas and Colorado. We offer the best couples therapy and sex therapy because our team had 200+ hours of training post graduate. Many of them are already certified or about to become certified sex therapists. We have therapists trained in trauma, EMDR, eating disorders and Health at Every Size informed.

I want to become a sex therapist or sexual health professional, how do I do that?
Check out our podcast with Respark Founder, Heather McPherson at Practice Outside the Lines.

I want to become a certified sex therapist or certified sex coach or educator?

We also started one of the largest sexual health training organizations in the country. Check out Sexual Health Alliance for sexuality certification programs.

I need additional support around growing my sexual health focused practice as a sex therapist, sex coach or sexuality professional. Where can I find more information?

We started Practice Outside the Lines to support new and seasoned sexuality professionals learn how to start and grow a sexual health focused business.