The very term “psychotherapy” connotes a maximalist approach to addressing mental health challenges. The vision of spending an unknown number of hours over months, if not years, to analyze and address problems in life is a considerable deterrent to help-seeking. The brief consultation, defined as one to three sessions, represents a minimalist approach to psychotherapy practice.
Clinicians in private practice can feel stagnant or overwhelmed by a caseload without sufficient turnover. A mix of short and long-term therapy clients adds diversity to the caseload, but time-limitations can be challenging to adhere to in the community practice setting.
Time-limited psychotherapy models vary widely, often ranging from eight to 26 sessions. Brief con...
