Is it a common occurence in the USA (as depicted in movies) for ordinary middle class people to have a shrink they visit regularly?

And do those whom do it find it therapeutic enough to justify its price?

I don’t know anybody whom sees a shrink neither occasionally nor regularly, but am intrigued by the concept of it e.g. life coaching, receiving tuition on helping one reach their potential.

I think in this country (UK), if people thought I was seeing a shrink regularly they would think I had a stress related medical condition requiring treatment, as opposed to being a perfectly acceptable way of relaxing, reflecting and getting things off ones chest.

Or do some simply use Fluther for such purposes?!