I wonder how to deal with not being able to go for "tune ups" if needed if she retires completely. I have been with my therapist almost 19 years and have benefited greatly. I see her once a week and can write her letters or call in between sessions if needed (I don't do that too much though). Session are most always productive. I cannot imagine her retiring. She is 67 though. She did retire from her full time job as a therapist at a hospital but has kept her part-time private practice going. She says she is perfectly happy working part time and doing things she likes to do in her spare time. Anyone out there have there therapist retire? My therapist has always said to me that she feels I will always need some kind of contact with her and that is okay...I don't know it makes me anxious just thinking about it.