The guy clearly has no understanding of complex issues.

"If you need human support, before running to a therapist, schedule regular check-ins with ... “a loving taskmaster.” If that’s not enough, then perhaps sign up for a few sessions with a good career coach or with a therapist who specializes in brief cognitive-behavioral therapy."

Sorry, no. That may be fine for those with some motivation related issues, career-related indecisiveness, or a touch of situational depression - but it will work for **** all else. I think the last thing a person with a history of trauma or neglect needs is some arrogant ignoramus with no understanding of what they're going through telling them that they're lazy, that everything is their fault, and that they need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

Offensive.

Long term therapy doesn't mean encouraging a victim mentality - like this guy is saying. Conversely, seeing a therapist long term can mean building a meaningful relationship and finally getting that much needed support that has perhaps been lacking - somebody helping you to build your confidence, championing you, encouraging you to take your power back - and someone to help you tackle the kind of issues that could hold you back in a career (and life in general), like how you relate to others... the list goes on.

There are ways a long term therapist can be what could be termed a 'loving taskmaster' - but it's about addressing the core issues, healing, and getting you to a place where you can push yourself when you're ready, and supporting and encouraging you on that journey - not somebody telling you that you're a loser and you'll always be a loser unless you snap out of this **** right now!

Grr. Like anyone needs any help with the critical voice in their head.