I think that therapy is different for everyone. It is the single best thing that I have ever done for myself, hands down. I will say that it is also the hardest thing that I have ever done. I started therapy for the same reason you mentioned - depression/anxiety. My therapy (Jungian Depth Therapy) included a lot of dream work, I also did sand play when I still saw her in person (My t moved out of state a year into my therapy and we started doing phone sessions at that point). I was in therapy with this t for 3.5 years and we worked through a ton of stuff. I am pretty proud of the hard work that I did in therapy! I encourage you to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with, and don't stop trying until you find the "right" fit - you'll know when it's right. I tried 2 others before finding the right one for me. It is SO worth the work and the effort. I am light years away from the closed-up little person that started therapy over 3.5 years ago. I wish you all the best and welcome to PC!!