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I used to struggle with talking in therapy so I'd bring in my journals and read from them. That was hard too, but easier than talking. Or I'd do what others did, and talk "small talk" about my week. Can you do that?

I'm still anxious each week with my T and she starts out with breathing/meditation to calm me down. Would your T do anything like that?

My T does art therapy. Once I made a collage in the session so I didn't have to talk at all! Does your T do that, or would she let you? It doesn't matter if you are good at drawing or not. I had trouble talking when I was a child but when I got involved in an art project I became less self-conscious. I think art is a great tool in therapy. Even if your T is not an "art T", just ask if you or she can bring in some crayons and paper, or some magazines and scissors to make a collage. Just an idea for you.