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Therapeutic Alliance was one of the first concepts I learned in graduate school that deeply resonated with me. From then until now at Octave, it’s continued to be an important aspect of the work as I do as a psychologist and clinical leader. But what is Therapeutic Alliance, anyways? Therapeutic Alliance describes the strength of the relationship between a therapist and client. It’s now widely considered to be the most important factor in determining whether people actually get better by participating in therapy. In some corners of the healthcare system, your feelings about your provider may not impact treatment very much. But when it comes to therapy, it’s a different story. Feeling like you can trust your therapist and have confidence in the mutually agreed upon action plan for you can determine whether treatment will have the outcomes you want. I advise patients and friends alike to trust their gut if they don’t feel like they’ve clicked with a therapist. More importantly, I encourage them to communicate their feelings with their therapist to see if they can work it out together! Because at the end of the day, therapy is all about the relationship, and honest communication is at the heart of any healthy relationship. We therapists are used to getting feedback from our patients. We are resilient and collaborative when it comes to feedback. When you tell us what isn’t working for you, we can adjust our approach to help you the way you want to be helped. Learn more about the therapeutic alliance and other reasons why online therapy can be a wonderful option in this Yahoo article. https://lnkd.in/esHG5kbM