Psychotherapy: The Myths and the Facts  Psychotherapy, or "talk
therapy," is a widely used and often highly effective treatment
for depression, particularly for people with mild to moderate
depression. If you're suffering from severe depression, your
physician may recommend psychotherapy along with antidepressant
medications.  Despite increasing acceptance of psychotherapy,
there are still myths and misconceptions surrounding it.  Myth:
Psychotherapy will last forever.  Hollywood has done a good job
of reinforcing the cliché of long-term, on-going psychoanalysis.
While some people still do undergo extensive therapy, most
psychotherapy is short-term, lasting only a few weeks or months.
Patients with more severe mental health conditions may need to
remain in therapy longer.  The length of therapy depends on many
factors, including the severity of symptoms, how long they've
persisted, their level of disruption, and how quickly you
progress. You should discuss duration of treatment with your
therapist when you be