((Koala)) I too feel the same way about my T. I haven't told her I feel that way and I too wish for a hug but have never asked (I'm thinking my T isn't into giving hugs to clients even thought she is warm and friendly during appts). I don't know that she is parenting me (I don't think so) but she does say encouraging things to me and tells me that she's proud of me on occasion. Someday perhaps I'll ask her for a hug. - but I'm prepared for her to tell me she doesn't give hugs.