What a lot of good responses! I can echo what many others have said. I think it's a both/and answer, not an either/or. I've had many T's and some were quite skilled, but I just wasn't in a place to really work with them. With others, it wasn't a good fit. For psychodynamic therapy, 9 months really is not all that long. I've been with my psychodynamic T 3 years, and spent the first year actively questioning what I was doing there... and it's been worth it.
You are the best judge of whether this T is a 'good enough' fit to invest your time and money with. Best of luck and keep us posedt!