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That's not all he says. He says a lot of things in addition to that.
However, if therapy didn't work, try it with someone else. Finding a therapist is about finding a (certain kind of) relationship and thus can illuminate the common problems in being in one.
Actually the therapy did work, at the time. I learned, hey! I'm a good person! There's nothing wrong with me! (Ok, now where are the guys?) The slog gets awfully tiring sometimes, however, and I'm glad to see that I'm not alone in this regard.
I saw that (I'm that woman only five years younger) and I read the letters thread. Some are the usual Salonista troll/blowhard garbage, but quite a few are very helpful. So I'd suggest you take a look at them.