How realistic is the HBO show In Treatment?

[markvp]

Hi,

I've seen about 15 episodes of the HBO show In Treatment, and I like it so far. But I wonder how realistic it is. In an interview with a therapist I heard that therapies are typically at most 20 to 30 sessions, but in this show Laura has been coming every week for a year. But maybe they are different types of therapy.

Regards,

Mark

 

[Always Changing]

Therapy & Therapists

Hi Mark,
I cannot comment on the show you refer to as I have never seen it, I can tell you that I have been in therapy now for nearly 2yrs and do not see that ending anytime soon.

The link above will take you to that forum where you can find threads on the different types of therapy. There I think you will get a clearer idea of why some people can be in therapy for a short while and others (like myself) a much longer time. Basically I think it depends on what the clients needs are.