13 Questions that Lead to Breakthroughs in Therapy
Thriveworks says clinician-recommended prompts can help clients define goals, reduce self-blame and find solutions they may not have considered.
- On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Thriveworks released an article by Casey Gueren outlining specific questions clinicians use to help patients achieve breakthroughs in therapy by shifting perspectives.
- Thriveworks consulted experienced clinicians to identify inquiries that unlock real change, noting that a single, well-timed prompt creates enough distance for patients to access genuine perspective on their emotions.
- Eliza Davis, a licensed clinical social worker, suggests asking, "What would it look like if everything worked out as planned?" to help patients define success and celebrate wins.
- Kate Hanselman, PMHNP, VP of clinical psychiatry at Thriveworks, explains that these questions remove perceived barriers and invite flexible thinking, revealing solutions patients may not have previously considered.
- Another breakthrough technique involves asking, "What do you wish you could tell these characters?" to provide additional perspective when patients feel trapped by their emotions.
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