I think that healthy dependence looks different at different points in therapy. At some points, as much as total dependence might be the healthy amount, since it's in the process of developing that that the work of correcting any past deficiencies in attachment occurs. At other times, less dependence might be considered healthy. It really all depends on what your needs are at any given time.

I also think that for those of us who have been fiercely independent for as long as we can remember, it may take a greater level of attachment/dependence to help us to understand that being completely independent may not be the best way to live for the long term.