Most people assume therapy ends in one of three ways: You feel better and graduate. You drift off and stop scheduling. You dramatically announce, “I think we should see other people.” But there’s a lesser-known reality most clients never think about: Sometimes therapists end therapy, too. And while it can feel personal, confusing, or even painful, it usually isn’t about rejection. It’s often about responsibility. Therapists are ethically obligated to provide competent care. T

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