My husband is a Czech and he still has a sister and nephews living there. They have all taken advantage of therapy and appreciate it. You surely know that Czech Republic borders a large portion of Germany. I'm hoping your husband doesn't find Czechs lesser than Germans.

My father-in-law was a psychiatrist and recommended therapists to many of his patients. My husband's older nephew is a psychologist. He helps children and is paid for his work. He definitely doesn't pay his clients. He is a good man and has a good education.

Not all psychologists buy into certain less standard methods and philosophies. Not all psychology programs even promote them. Generalizing that all therapists promote certain non standard therapeutic ideas is totally incorrect. That is not that unlike generalizing or stereotyping, on the whole. You seem to know that. He seems far less in the know and therefore less educated than you on that point. It's true that some therapists use and promote some therapy methods that are spiritual in nature or utilize mindfulness and meditation. Some atheists may be repulsed by that, but many acknowledge its value. The brain is a very interesting organ, and even the most scientific types can accept the value of methods that others might not. As for therapists that use methods that resemble "snake oil", in a sense, they can be avoided.

You are not a lemon of a car. You should not be regarded even as a vehicle for your husband. Does he ride you? Are you a possession?