I'm glad other people mention goals changing over time or scope of T expanding. I started by trying to cope with a death in family and work stress but of course grief/anger have antecedents going back years. Lots to explore psychoanalytically. Yuck.

I also worry about winding up in T forever. She'd like that. I pay full fee.

Be wary of Ts who are growing their business, funding an advertising campaign, or find you an interesting "case." Sorry to sound cynical but therapists can countertransfer and need you in ways that get strange.