Mental health is a journey, not a destination. Research shows 15 to 20 sessions are needed, on average, for 50 percent of clients to recover from a mental health condition. However, everyone’s path looks different—some people may benefit from just a few sessions while others may need care for 18 months or more. If you have mental health coverage through your employer, check with your employee benefits team to confirm how many sessions are available to you and your dependents. Additionally, life stages and transitions can influence if and when we need counseling. Your therapist should be able to discuss this with you and offer options for decreasing, temporarily suspending, or stopping sessions. This article offers some helpful signs it may be time to take a break.