I would say both. To me, a good therapist has to have the skill of truly being there for his or her patient but also able to put things aside when they go home or aren't working. It requires having good boundaries. I think you have to really enjoy these things... understanding other people. My other past T's really seemed to enjoy their work. My new T? I'm not so sure yet. She often seems kind of stressed out. lol. Still, she seems to want to help me so...
I know it's not the job for me. No sir. I think I'd take it all home with me.
Oddly... two past therapists I had both came to the profession later in life (in their 40s) and both had been musicians.
It got me to wonder, is there something about music that translates to psycology? Maybe the ability to listen well? hmmm...

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