I have two Ts for now.
The one I have been seeing for longer allows emails...I think it makes it easier for him to respond to people. I use it sometimes, but more for informational purposes since I see him ever other week and sometimes I want to tell him something, but I also say I don't expect a response. For things we need to discuss, and there have been some based on a few things he has been helping me with, we have had a few phone calls. I definitely feel okay about our contact and one day he assured me, especially with the strength of my sadness and anxiety, I am doing more than fine boundary-wise.
My newer T allows phone calls and has returned a few frantic calls from me at the end of the day. He is the one who can calm me down very easily, but he always talks me to me a little longer if I need it. I don't depend on him, however. I learned a long time ago not to trust anyone, so I don't EVER depend on anyone for anything. It's nice he has been able to help the few times I was so upset, however.
They are both truly great.
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