HCP Live (1/6, Derman) reports a study found that “changing therapists or therapy approach does not offer additional benefit for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who do not respond to initial psychotherapy,” although “further psychotherapy after initial non-response produces modest reductions in depressive symptoms.” The study “showed a modest but statistically significant reduction in depressive symptoms after continuing psychotherapy. However, investigators observed no significant differences in symptom reduction, response, or remission rates between the 3 treatment strategies.” Investigators concluded, “Switching therapist or both therapist and method does not appear to offer additional benefit, but also does not hinder outcomes.” The study was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
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— “Switching Therapists for Psychotherapy Offers No Advantage in MDD,”Chelsie Derman , HCP Live, January 6, 2026