T wants us to be genuine with them. They need to see our pain. That is the only way they can offer true help. If we go into session with a mask or lies, that is when we are blowing our own money. T gets paid either way.

Strive to be brutally honest in session. Your T can take it. Trust the education your T has, and the experience, and allow that trust to be what anchors you. It is not easy to do this, but that is how you will get the most bang for your therapy buck.

When you start to do therapy this way, you will not feel so guilty about spending the money because you will know it is a very wise investment. And you will know you are getting the most out of it.