
While healing is important, some may be hesitant to go to therapy, whether for cultural reasons or fear of what the sessions will uncover. Now, there’s a solution called micro-therapy. Micro-therapy is brief, targeted therapy sessions that focus on addressing specific concerns in a short amount of time.
According to therapist Rikki McCoy, sessions can range from 10 to 30 minutes rather than the traditional hour-long sessions. This approach is designed to be accessible, solution-focused, and flexible, making it appealing to people with busy schedules or those who need quick support rather than long-term therapy. According to McCoy, she believes micro-therapy can be helpful in the following ways: McCoy says micro-therapy can be as ethical as traditional therapy.
However, some of the following need to be considered to keep therapy ethical for all, regardless of the length of sessions: She believes micro-therapy can be very beneficial. “It’s great for stress management, mindfulness, workplace wellness, and short-term problem-solving. It can be harmful and shouldn’t be used to replace long-term therapy, especially for more profound issues.
It isn’t a replacement for long-term therapy when clients need in-depth trauma processing, ongoing mental health treatment, or crisis intervention,” she says. However, there are downsides to micro-therapy to be mindful of:.