I suffer from a deep and recalcitrant depression. I’ve had therapy most of my life. I’ve seen numerous professionals most of them substandard. I’ve spent a fortune.
The purpose of therapy is to help you learn to help yourself.
On an extremely personal note, despite all the “support” I still reached a point of desperation and tried to take my own life.
But by chance and luck I FINALLY found someone who has changed my life. He knows more about his profession than I can ever describe here.
He’s so special that even after he relocated to another city we still conduct our sessions over the telephone. Not the optimal experience but it still works for me.
I’m afraid I’ve run on here.
So to answer the OP’s question. Yes it is worth the money if you carefully vet your therapist and not be afraid to move on if you aren’t feeling more self insightful and at peace.
Good luck to you.