An album reflecting the current state of his personal life, I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2) blends together diverse genres, including R&B, pop, country, rock, and soul-pop, and features artists such as Giveon, Muni Long, Coco Jones, and GloRilla.

In a recent interview with People magazine, Swims revealed how his personal life has influenced the creation of I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2), specifically his single "Bad Dreams".

Writing for the magazine Rolling Stone, Maura Johnston from gave the album a favorable review, calling Swims a "pop scholar", and that "he shines most brightly when he’s in settings that suggest jukebox hits of yore".

[14] Tai Lawson from Shatter the Standards gave it a 3.5 out of 5 stars, citing that the album "feels more mature and cohesive", "demonstrates growth in both songwriting and production", and calling the arrangements "sophisticated, with instrumental layers that create rich textures without overshadowing Teddy’s powerful voice".

He also applauded Swims' vocal delivery, calling it "stellar" and "versatile", albeit noting that his attempts at multiple genres "do not always land" because of the album's oversized production.