We certainly have needed something more than the simplistic comparisons I've heard before.
Trouble is, there are so many different kinds of therapy.
Your comparison seems to be based on a amalgamation of psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral models. These don't fall so neatly into your description of therapy. Such a therapist would not be interested in history, would confront and correct, would give advice, would not focus on feelings much, would be action and results oriented and would put up with very little bullshit. Marty Dear Marty, Excellent points you raised. I'm curious about submitting an article on ADD and Attorneys, and wonder if that is anything you are gong to cover.