I'm so glad I have a regular weekly spot now It was so worth sticking it out with the uncertain sporadic time slots these first couple months. You kind of brushed it off when I said I was glad I ended up with you as my T and you said I would probably do just as well with anyone else, but I genuinely like you, Dr. [X]. I feel safe and comfortable with you, and maybe it's true that most therapists make their clients feel that way, but isn't it okay that I like YOU specifically and certain things about you? I hope so cause that's just how I feel

It feels good to hear you say "we"...you really are with me. You do want the best for me. You're going to help me. We are in this together--I will be doing the work, but you will be beside me making sure I'm okay. I know this is your job, but I'm grateful for people like you who are willing to have such a job.

...I probably could say these things to you, but I'm a bit shy to do that right now