Jexa and BlackCanary, perhaps calling was not the right word choice. I realize now that it can have different meaning for different people. I think all I meant to say is that it takes a special person to choose to be a therapist that I think is more than possessing a set of skills. I think it requires to give part of yourself in order to really relate and not everyone can or is willing to do that.

Gus, I have had different therapists and I am well aware that they are people with their own personalities, their own issues, etc. and that even if they are great they may not always be on top of their game. The "life" of a therapist you describe may be true for some, but certainly not all. My therapist, for example, works in a clinic where they share the responsibility with other therapists for emergency cases and she will not return calls or e-mails after hours or on weekends. She also does not take six week vacations, though she probably wishes too. Anyway, I am sorry if this thread triggered you.