I've cried in sessions, and on the phone, but it's not a regular thing. I often get choked up, but don't actually cry. My T has been trying for 3 years to get me to actually cry when I get choked up, but it's hard for me to do so. I usually have to be very overwhelmed with emotion to actually cry.

My T usually just waits for me to finish crying. She's silent and attentive and provides comfort to me just by being there. If I start crying, she stops the conversation, and encourages me to just cry, rather than feeling like I have to push on. She doesn't try to offer words of comfort or anything. I really like the way my T reacts. She gives me space to feel what I'm feeling, and just accepts the emotions...not something I've ever had before.

Umm - I think we shook hands at our first meeting. I have serious issues with touch, and T is aware of that. I'm getting to the point where I might not mind her touching me, but I'm not really sure how to bring up that change of feeling!