1. How long do you expect or want to stay in therapy?
I don't have an answer. I was told by my counselor my treatment for what I have gone through, typically takes, 9 years. I am unsure if I will be in counseling for 9 years or more.

2. Do you think you've actually improved after spending so long with your therapist?
I have been in counseling for almost four years now. I hit a break through last early spring, then it all crumbled when something really bad happened to me, ever since, I've been "unreachable" at times during sessions where I sit there not saying much or I ramble on and on. At this point, the last year and a half, has been on standstill. I have made small improvements then. Some that my counselor says I am making but to me, I don't feel that way.

3. At what point do you think maybe you should switch therapists or end therapy if you haven't made any improvements?
I thought about walking away before, before the agency asked me because I didn't want to get hurt. Instead, they seem to not set an amount of sessions for me, but that can change. I don't want to leave or quit counseling. I've had bad counselors in the past and my current one of four years is by far the only one who I like.

4. For those that continue on for years and years and don't see any Improvement what is the point especially with the financial burden?
My counseling is paid for, so I don't pay anything. It is, free.