I'm sorry the temp T didn't work out, though maybe you could give him another chance and tell him what you didn't like about how he handled the session. It doesn't sound like you want to do that, though.

I was also going to suggest phone sessions. Since you like your T so much, maybe you could do some work on the phone, and see him less often. Maybe it's worth fixing your car so you can go. Two hours one way is a lot, though, especially in winter.

I'm sorry I don't have any good answers for you. I'm racking my brain, though!

For what it's worth, I know I've said this before, but maybe not to you since you're new here, I NEVER thought I'd be able to quit my T who I saw for over 5 years. But I did, and new T is so much more what I need than my other T. Can your T recommend someone he thinks you'll fit with? Or did he recommend the temp one?

I'm glad you ended up with cousins you like for Thanksgiving! I'm also glad you found this place too!!