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Originally posted by Rodney
Tell them what the problem seems to be, set some reasonable and practical goals together, and a time frame within which to continue whether to continue on or stop. If they're not open to that, then I might question whether it's your mental health or your insurance that he/she is most interested in.
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I can't imagine *any* non-Freudian therapist that wouldn't set up what you are describing--a treatment plan. This is a goal-setting contract that sets forth the issues that will be worked on and the planned time frame in which to achieve them. As therapy progresses, the therapist and client can revise the plan as needed.
Insurance constraints and good therapeutic practice usually dictate the use of a treatment plan.