I like what WePow posted on the first post-- Very well said.

I don't think it's a real indication that someone "needs" therapy just because they want it real bad..... a lot of people like the spotlight on them and like to talk about themselves and feel more comfortable being allowed to have little regard towards the other person(not saying that's your case)..... some people really LOVE such a situation and yet can function well enough outside of therapy-- with work, relationships and life in general.
If the therapist doesn't mind and is willing to go along with it then one could be in therapy for a long long time. (not saying those in therapy a long time are of this situation-- each therapist knows the difference in such clients, it's not a secret to them) It doesn't mean the client is fixing or working on anything-- he/she is just getting a "want" met.

I guess it's sometimes up to the T. to figure out what is what and decide if they truly believe they can help the client-- thus the client "needs" therapy--- or if the therapist just likes the $$$ and is willing to override the best interest of the client and allow the "want" to be met minus the help.

I wish you the best in your journey.

fins