I agree that actual therapy should not be given through emails. I wouldn't expect the t to dispense any advice, although I do think it is okay for me as a client/patient to express my opinions, thoughts, and feelings if I am comfortable doing so.(I'm not!) Because our t's are such an important part of our lives as we heal, though, I do think that they should acknowledge our contact, whether it be a return email or a phone call. My t is also very clinical in her responses and she is also this way during our sessions. I prefer this because I am already in a very vulnerable state, and I don't want the t to become too much a part of my emotions, as was the case when I needed a response to the email. My lesson learned is to try to avoid creating more vulnerability because I am already so insecure that the feeling of rejection immediately takes over. As a matter of fact, I now realize that I need to bring all of these feelings up in my next session because I need some coping strategies.