An honest, in-depth look at yourself in an effort to understand yourself and resolve the problems you are having. No, it is not true. The idea is to resolve as soon as possible the problematic emotional issues that brought you to therapy . It is true that, in general, emotional difficulties have had a long history, and have been with the individual for a long time. It takes time to truly resolve the emotional difficulties, often deeply part of the personality, and to change.
Most analysts have forty-five minute sessions.
Each analyst, being an independent practioner, sets his or her own fee. Some analysts have a range of fees. The analyst may request that you submit your own claim forms. This is often helpful in the avoidance of third party intrusions into the therapy. Psychoanalysts are highly concerned about confidentiality.