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August 29, 2025 26 mins

Have you ever felt like you’ve been in therapy forever, yet it doesn’t seem to be helping anymore? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why therapy doesn’t always work, the key factors that make therapy more effective, and what you can do if you’re not finding the support you need.

 

Hi friends, Dr. Laurie Bruce here, your clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. Together, we’ll talk about the moments when therapy doesn’t feel helpful and what other steps you can take for your healing and growth. I’ll also share research-backed studies that highlight the 3 patient factors that truly make therapy successful.

 

We’ll uncover why motivation to change increases your chances of progress, why trust in your therapist is essential, and why your belief in the process matters. Remember, healing isn’t linear. You are never too broken—you simply need the right fit and the right support. Keep going!

 

Listen to this week’s episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch: When Therapy Doesn't Work

 

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Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development. 

 

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Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/ 

  

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