"Go to therapy" is a VERY popular solution among our posts... People who have "gotten better", please explain in more detail what therapy has entailed for you?

Oftentimes, therapy seems to be a very common solution to my posts about low self-esteem, insecurity, etc. I have been on and off therapy in the past but I ultimately have the same issues. What exactly did therapy entail for you to bring about the changes you needed? For example, did you go 2x a week, did you have an amazing therapist, did you get homework, did you do your homework, did your therapist point out amazing revelations about why you are the way you are that helped you target what needed to be changed?
*EDIT! So many responses! Thank you everybody for your insight... I am trying my best to read through all of these but I am happy to see that this has sparked some discussion and that others can benefit from reading this post as well. Thank you ?. Also feeling very motivated to find the right therapist and start this journey again! I have contacted someone who looks right for me and I start next week!


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