I have often wondered that very same question. My son has worked with the same pychologist for over six years. She is almost a part of our family in that the every three weeks visits are just part of our lives. My son is still benefiting as far as I can tell and I would guess that if he didn't need it anymore, the Dr. would let us know. ?? But I was just wondering myself if a person could become addicted to therapy and thus hang on for as long as the money holds out ??

So I don't have an answer to your question because I have the same question myself. Managed care aside .. because some insurance plans expect "cures" within a set amount of visits regardless .. But if you had the ability to pay .. and you found the work helpful .. why not ?? Does a person always have to be in a crisis in order to work with a professional who can help a person understand themselves better. ??

Good question - maybe others have more info . I know I wonder the same thing.