For those in long or even very long term therapy like me, how has your therapy changed over time? Do you still feel it is effective? Do you ever see an end date? How do you know when you are done?

I'm not sure how to define long term therapy. Two or three years or more? In my case it has been 20 yrs spanning several therapists.

I have more to work on but it is starting to be more concrete practical things like my driving phobia (I drive now but highways vex me). I worry that I keep doing therapy because I can't replicate the emotional needs getting met outside of therapy. My relationships outside of therapy seem superficial at best.

Would love to hear from anyone. You are free to criticize me and the way I do therapy but I'd prefer all sides join in the conversation

Part of my issue is that I went from a very goal oriented therapist to a very laid back t. I like my t but worry my therapy won't go anywhere I know I plan on talking to him about this too