Don't get me wrong - my T is awesome. She is empathic, sensitive, caring, compassionate and knows a lot more than me about regulating emotions.

But, I have a need for cognitive understanding. I do understand now that relying on rational analysis will not get a person far in knowing or understanding their mental makeup. But I also know that the right brain and the left brain work together. Both are needed - the rational and the emotional.

So, I have read a ton of books in order to grasp some understanding of 'the process'. Because of that reading along with the help my T is giving, I think I have gained a lot.

What I'm wondering is if T had better explained to me what the 'process' was, would I have more easily aligned myself with it? Being so confused about what was going on as we traveled this newly opened emotional road became part of my problem.

I've read some books in which the therapists explain clearly what's going on with the brain and how it's affecting current emotions and behaviors. "Mindsight' is a good example of such a book.

So, should I tell T what I think about her method so maybe she might consider adjusting it for other clients? I no longer need her to explain the process because I think I now 'get it'. Or should I just keep quiet? I don't want her to feel criticized or that I don't value all she's done. But it seems like with some clients like myself who need clearer understanding, it might benefit them.

On the other hand, why waste my session caring about other clients? Any thoughts about this??