What helps me some, in terms of coping with feeling conned or exploited, is to talk about it in strong language (here, other forums, in response to therapist blogs, yelp reviews).

I think therapy clients are conditioned to be timid and cautious when talking about adverse effects of therapy. Lot of subtle coercion and intimidation.

For me, knowing my therapist gratified needs at my expense, urged me to expose myself while she stayed largely concealed, then got rid of me on her terms... brings to mind a certain metaphor that people don't like but which seems appropriate: