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In therapy, dual therapy refers to a situation where a client is receiving treatment from two different therapists or therapeutic modalities simultaneously. One potential risk associated with dual therapy is confusion over therapeutic goals. When multiple therapists are involved, clients may become unclear about the focus and intentions of each therapeutic approach, which could lead to mixed messages and conflicting guidance.

This confusion can hinder the client's progress, as they might find it challenging to integrate the therapies and risk becoming overwhelmed by differing techniques and expectations. Clear communication and a unified therapeutic approach are essential to ensure that clients can work effectively toward their therapeutic goals without ambiguity or distraction caused by the dual structure.

While decreased group participation can occur in group therapies when clients are involved in dual therapy, it generally stems from confusion or conflict rather than being a primary risk of the dual therapy itself. Thus, clarity in therapeutic goals is crucial for the client's development and emotional growth in therapy.