When I cry in session, my T has always just quietly sat there and let me experience my emotions. That is actually exactly the response I want. I don't want comforting or someone telling me 'it'll be okay" or someone trying to make me feel better. If someone is trying to make me feel better, then I feel like I should stop crying and put on a happy face and that invalidates my feelings.

For me - my T's reaction is spot on. I want to be able to be vulnerable in front of someone else and feel like it's okay. I want someone else to witness and share in my emotions, without feeling like I have to hide what I'm really feeling. I need the space and support to just be allowed to feel whatever it is I'm feeling for as long as I need to. T sitting quietly and just waiting and offering her support is all I want or need.

If T did touch me or offer "comforting words" or something, I'd probably shut down right away.

It may sound weird that she just sits there and watches me, but I actually find it helpful.