The reason I go to therapy is when I have a problem I cannot solve on my own, or I have regressed into negative thinking patterns that I need help adjusting. For me therapy has been very helpful at doing both of these things. My unhealthy thinking gets challenged and I learn new ways to think. I ask for help and advice on how to handle things in a better way for me.
Like Ygrec23, when I go to therapy I go to do WORK. I open up about all the things I don't want to talk about, I let them challenge me, I am honest about my thoughts and feelings, no matter how embarassing, and I follow their suggestions when they give them to me.
I agree with what others have said, if you do not feel you are progressing, bring it up, perhpas your T is waiting for you to be rady to go to the next level. I think If I am spending the money on something to help me I am going to take full advantage. So far everyime I've gone to counselling for my depression, I have successfully come out of the depression because of it.
Good luck at the next session and keep us updated on how it goes. K13