I do not know that I have formally been given homework though there might be a mention to think about something..but really all in all I think that, after being in therapy for some time I find myself during the session assigning myself homework. I might say that out loud or just to myself. It could be something that the pdoc has said that I wish to mull over or I do not know what else... perhaps observation or something.

I now see mine every two weeks. I am having a difficult time (it will pass) that has led me to ask for an extra visit to work some things through.

I have been a weekly person and even a 2x a week person for a time in my life that I needed it. I have also been a monthly person for 6-8 months.

I think that you need to ask YOUR therapist if you could be seen more frequently and if not, ask why. Their practice may be full or they may have a reason to limit your time or times per week. I think that my pdoc thought I needed to be able to figure out things for myself more and maybe I was too connected...and needed to work in other people for support and I have.

I also would concur that the therapist may have a limit of energy and ability to take it all in. Also, it is alot for you to take in too if you wish for extended sessions.

Your therapist will have their own reason for their limiting your time. If you are not using insurance, then that should not be the concern though that might be a model your therapist has chosen to follow,,,,for a possible multitude of reasons.

Also, when I was early in my therapy I told my pdoc that I would like to have double or triple sessions... or could I book a whole day. LOL. DId not wash... but ....I know how you feel.