I have chronic mental illness and I check in with my therapist about once a month. I don't see my pdoc often, and frankly that is just fine with me. My therapist is a good listener to whom I go to when I question whether or not I am indeed doing ok. If something sneaks up on me - primarily depression - I have someone who will help me through those rough spots. Maybe its like a security blanket but mostly I think of therapy as a safe place to explore my strengths and gain skills to help with life's challenges.

Oh. I forgot to say that I have been with my therapist for 10 years so maybe I shouldn't weigh in on termination - just saying.