I have had the discussion. He always says he does not want to be the kind of therapist where his clients are with him for ten years or more. He says if it is taking that long then he is not doing his job and should be referring someone on. (These are his words, no offense or judgment to anyone who has been in therapy long term)

I have C-PTSD, severe major depression and DID. I asked him once how long he estimates it will take for me to feel normal provided no additional skeletons fall out of the closet. He said he fears more skeletons are in the closet and I said I know that but I am asking a hypothetical based on my issues right now. He of course said he couldn't rightfully answer that question but I pushed him to give me a number. He said more than a year and less than 5 years. So based on reality, I am thinking it will be at least 5 years for me. I pray it does not take that long although I am coming up on one year and see him twice a week. I can't really say I see all that much improvement but he said he does and he sees my trying my hardest so he doesn't think it will take me as long as someone else with the same amount of issues. I hope he is right.

Luckily I am not attached to him and I don't see myself every being attached and staying just because I like him. He knows I don't even want to be seeing him now and how much I hate relying on others. So as soon as I feel good enough, I am out of there.