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Old Jan 17, 2016, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Aloan View Post
We are all different, and therapy for a couple sessions, or 10 sessions, 10 months or 10 years depends on many factors. My therapist just said I'll know. I'm sure I'll feel better. Think better. Honestly I wouldn't consider it a warning sign if a therapist couldn't give me an idea of how long I might expect to be in therapy, because there are so many variables.
But according to the OP, this therapist told the client to regard it as part of her life; she didn't just say "I honestly can't tell you how long you'll need; it varies." And tried to keep her from leaving. That seems manipulative to me.