There are some general guidelines, but the long answer is that it depends. Many clients see a therapist once a week for about a month or so, move to twice a month for a couple of months, then have a few sessions once a month. Some clients benefit from weekly sessions for a more extended period. Your budget, how quickly you want to process issues, and how much time you have can impact an ideal treatment schedule. Some clients prefer to keep monthly check-in sessions as a maintenance activity for a while. Ultimately, the counselor will have suggestions, but it is up to the client. Some clients determine they benefit from spending years in periodic therapy or come back off and on as needed. There is also no required commitment or packages to buy. The client can end therapy at any time if they have reached their goals, are not getting the results they expected, or for any other reason.