How-To: Have Extended Sessions

Hello everyone, I'm Joel Duncan with Therapist Consultants. Today let's talk about the advantages of extended therapy sessions. Now in the realm of therapy, especially when addressing complex issues like marriage conflicts, anxiety, depression, the traditional 60 minute sessions may not be enough. Many therapists are now adopting extended sessions to facilitate deeper exploration and more effective interventions. Extended sessions allow for a more comprehensive examination of underlying issues, providing the time needed to delve into complex emotions and patterns. This approach can lead to a more meaningful progress and a stronger therapeutic alliance between therapists and their client. When discussing treatment plans with your client, present the option of extended sessions. For instance, you might say, hey, we can meet once a week for 60 minutes. Which may take longer to see progress, or we can opt for extended sessions, allowing us to work more intensively. Now my single session rate is 150, but I offer a discount for extended sessions at 250. Which do you prefer? This approach empowers the client to choose based on their needs and their circumstances. Many are willing to invest in longer sessions to achieve quicker and more substantial results. For some cases, you might offer to build their insurance for the first hour and charge the cash rate for the additional hour. This can make extended sessions more accessible while ensuring fair compensation for your services. Research shows that longer therapy sessions lead to more positive outcomes as they provide ample time for clients to process and integrate insights to practice the interventions and address complex or long-standing mental health issues. If you're a therapist consultant's client, review your session therapy offerings with your consultant to ensure you're maximizing their potential. If you're not yet a client, now is the perfect time to join us. No matter where you find yourself today, today is the perfect time to start seeing growth. And Therapist Consultants gives you a complete, customized roadmap to success retirement. I'm Joel Duncan and together we can take your practice to the next level. We'll see you next week. Ready to take your practice to the next level? Visit www.therapistsconsultants.com to get started today!