Been Quote by David D. Burns
“What saddens me is seeing patients who have been going to therapy for years and years with no change, but they keep going to the same therapist. To me, that's not right.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, David D. Burns, 1980
Patients often stay with ineffective therapists out of habit, fear of change, or hope for eventual improvement.
In simple terms: Sticking with a bad therapist is harmful.
Key Takeaway
Seek a new therapist if progress stalls.
Themes
therapy
habit
change
hope
patient empowerment
Mood
frustration
concern
determination
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- mental health treatment
- patient self‑advocacy
- clinical decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral patterns
therapeutic alliance
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate therapy isn’t working?
- How can patients safely transition to a new therapist?
A Different Perspective
Therapist availability may limit options.
