When you've had enough therapy

If you believe everything you see on TV, then you probably think of therapy as an almost addictive, lifelong commitment. Once you start going for sessions, one "problem" comes up after another and you never get to the bottom of anything, really. And eventually you'll start using phrases like "my therapist says...." in everyday conversation.

In reality, though, that's not the case at all (well, not the case for most people). The majority of those seeking therapy usually have a specific issue or issues that they need help resolving, and the treatment runs a natural course that doesn't last forever. Although most often it's pretty obvious to both the therapist and the patient when the therapy is done, it can help to go into it picturing what results you're looking for and what changes you hope to see.