I think I will always have some contact with a therapist. I am certain that it will not always be once per week. I could see "check-ins" every three or four weeks, at some point.

I will definitely be seeing a therapist weekly as potential major life changes are on the horizon. If my husband and I move to Europe, I will definitely need extra support there for adjustment. Such a move would be a huge trigger for my illness. It would likely be delinquent of me not to have a mental health support team (at least a pdoc and tdoc) soon after such a move. Or if I don't move far, such a support team would be necessary if/when I am able to take steps back to working.

While on SSDI, I really don't see how NOT having a therapist is even an option, for me. My current psychiatrist requires that I have a therapist, since he focuses mostly on medication management.

It's true that I have learned a great number of coping skills/tools over the years. However, sometimes I need reminders. Sometimes I need other types of advice and guidance that my husband can't provide.