My T charges $200 an hour - I pay out of pocket, but get a discount due to job change/finances. I've been seeing her for 6 years. I don't know that therapy has to end. I also don't think I'll ever be happy and get out the rut I'm in - and having someone who isn't a friend to talk to about my dire and dramatic situation is helpful. So as long as I find it useful, and it's not running my life, I have no plans on leaving therapy.