There was one point when I could have written most of this. It's some years ago now, but I recognise the feelings.

I like my therapist a lot, I wish I could have more of him as in a friend, but for what I can get I am appreciative.

I wanted more and generally was not appreciative of what I was given!

I think I am quicker than he is, this bothers me as I am always figuring out things ahead of him, it seems. But we get along well

I am quicker than my T, but not really any smarter. Through her, I learned to respect the slower intelligence that some people have.

I don't feel I have made much progress, Im frustrated by this, but I have covered a lot of baggage. But, does that really matter? I'm not sure its put me ahead in any way.

Yup.

I am comforted at the arms length support my t provides me. But at times I am frustrated at the arms length, not enough to drive me nuts, just enough to make me sad at times.

Yup.

He never really gives an answer. I like answers.

Yup.

I feel like my t doesn't know how to help me some times, maybe lack of training/experience. I wish I felt more confident in him.

Yup. I felt T had a very limited toolset. And I still feel that way. But I have learned to respect the power of those few tools.

I want my t to be more directive, I want him to be more structured, more motivating.

Yup.