Forever35 Mini-Ep 475: Breaking Up With Your Therapist Is Hard to Do
Jan 14, 2026
Doree and Elise discuss the challenges of breaking up with a therapist, offering advice on how to end sessions professionally and clearly. They explore the complexities of parenting decisions, weighing the benefits of having one child versus two. Listeners share their adult hobbies, including a captivating story about joining a table tennis league, sparking discussions on pop culture and personal growth. The duo also reflects on coping with life's stresses and recommends uplifting reading for escapism.
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Small Rituals Help During Overwhelm
- Hosts acknowledge current world events are heavy and it's normal to feel dissociation or emotional overwhelm.
- They recommend small rituals like reading or escape books to help process and cope.
Rehearse A Short Closure Conversation
- Keep the therapy breakup short and factual; you can end immediately or schedule one final concise session.
- Rehearse the conversation to reduce anxiety and remember therapists handle such closures frequently.
End Therapy With Clear, Brief Communication
- If you want to end therapy, be direct and professional by telling your therapist you will stop after the next session or that you cannot continue.
- You don't owe detailed feedback unless asked, and clear brevity is kinder for both parties.
