“How does talk therapy work?”

Talk therapy, does work. But the frustrating thing is that you are talking and guiding the conversation and feel like you are not getting answers. But in fact the therapist is guiding you while you are in session, so just go with it and eventually you will see the difference and impact. Stick with it and good luck.

See this link for an insightful overview
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/t/talking-therapies