03/14/2026
One of the most common traps in therapy is minimizing progress.
Clients often assume change should feel dramatic or obvious. But in therapy, progress is usually quiet and gradual.
Resisting a compulsion.
Allowing an intrusive thought.
Sitting with uncertainty for a few minutes longer.
These moments might seem small, but they are actually the building blocks of recovery.
When we overlook them, our brain continues to believe we are stuck.
When we acknowledge them, the brain begins to recognize change.
Progress doesn’t have to be perfect to matter.
Sometimes the biggest shift in therapy is simply noticing that you are doing something differently than before.
Small steps count.
