You're right, but it could be enough of a workaround to help this person in the short-term to be able to spend the time long-term to better address the problem.

You're right, but it could be enough of a workaround to help this person in the short-term to be able to spend the time long-term to better address the problem. For example, if they're completely distracted 10 minutes into therapy because the hair dryer might be on, it's going to be pretty difficult to actually engage.