I came to the following conclusion about how to end therapy that seems to be going nowhere: You just say, "Thank you so much for all you've helped me to understand. I'm so glad that I now have a much better handle on things. I'll be sure to come back, if I feel like I need to work some more on my issues." Then walk out the door and don't look back. At least you'll leave with an image in your mind of the therapist smiling aprovingly at you.