What is the purpose of talk therapy (TT)?

I ask what is the process because I don't understand how TT works. I don't even get an explanation. But the reason I have this therapist is that I had found great success in my anxiety using medical cannabis. And before you judge we as a "weed smoker", I use a tincture and have learned now to micro-dose so I get the benefits without the high. I actually met my better self when I took my dose and so I wanted that part of me to be more permanent. I figured thinking in a right mind would make me less apt to sabotage my goals. And it's true; I am more bold, confident and much less socially anxious when its in effect. So I considered speaking to a psychiatrist about going on meds. This one doctor suggested my therapist in his practice to speak to first. I have but, again, I don't see the point nor do I see my symptoms lessening through just talking about my woes. Sorry but I don't want a long term solution. Like I said, I'm 72 and want a better life now and it's attainable through medical cannabis, a hack for sure but it works 100%!

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