She acknowledges it in a kind and accepting way and we can see if we can look at what it's about, even if it seems apparent. We talk more about what I'm feeling, what brought it up in what we were talking about, so we can understand where it comes from.
I used to wish she would comfort me with soothing words or a hug.

How about you, suzie? What does your therapist do? Do you wish your therapist would do something else?