What should you do if your therapist admits they are unsure how to help you?

Every therapist “feels this” at times … and the ones with the courage to admit it are usually the best.

Such disclosure usually means:

1. they are placing your well being ahead of their own “image” or ego
2. they are soliciting your feedback and truly collaborating with you
3. they have an openness, curiosity and experimental mindset that means they can learn and adapt quickly
4. they are engaging your conscious and unconscious minds in the eventual solution
5. they may be aware of an unconscious drive for homeostasis preservation

In my mind, it’s a great sign that some new phase can now start.

Dewey Gaedcke’s answer to What are the benefits of seeking therapy?

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Original answer on Quora found here