206: When Therapy Isn't Working, Try This Instead

Been going to therapy for months and still feel stuck? You're not alone — and it might not be you. In this episode, Dr. Stacey Krauss explains why weekly one-on-one therapy doesn't work for many teens and college students, how group therapy and higher-frequency care can actually move things faster, and how to speak up when sessions aren't landing. If you've ever thought "therapy just isn't for me," this one might change your mind. Chapters: [00:00] When therapy feels like it's going nowhere [01:33] Meet Dr. Stacey Krauss [02:40] What to do when therapy isn't enough [04:23] Why one bad fit makes people quit therapy [05:41] Speaking up when sessions aren't working [07:40] How group therapy shifts the dynamic [09:29] Mental fatigue and bouncing between therapists [11:42] What group therapy is actually like [13:29] Why session frequency matters [15:22] Fitting it into a packed schedule [20:51] Who group therapy works best for [23:16] When individual therapy is the better fit [24:55] How to find group therapy options [28:07] College mental health services as a starting point [29:48] Dr. Krauss's final advice: start with your future vision About the guest: Dr. Stacey Krauss is CEO of Transitions Counseling and Consulting, an intensive mental health clinic helping adolescents and families navigate severe clinical crises without hospital stays. She's a double board-certified clinical psychologist, Bronze Star recipient, and former Chief of Behavioral Health at Fort Bragg, where she led the Army's largest behavioral health program, overseeing mental health services for thousands of soldiers and their families. She now applies that crisis expertise to adolescent care, helping teens and parents understand when IOP or PHP may be the right level of support between weekly therapy and hospitalization. Resources mentioned: Transitions Counseling and Consulting Dr. Stacey Krauss on LinkedIn Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here for support helping your high school teen or college student build healthy life skills and independence for college and beyond. Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer