Hi,

You guys have such good advice. Can you help me here?

My daughter had limited therapy for a phobia and quit after a few sessions when it was resolved. Then I took my son for social skills and ADHD two years ago. It has been wonderful for him. He doesn't need medicine anymore as he learned to handle his impulsiveness through the techniques. He loves the therapist and the therapist clearly is very fond of him, too. I went to some of the sessions as requested, and after a few months, the therapist noted my stress. Eventually I started going to him separately and it has helped me a lot. I have found my way through big life changes and thrived with his help.

I am grateful but there is tension between the therapist and me when it is just us that is not there when my son is there, probably because we both love my son. I annoy him and he seems to be hot and cold on me but not on my son; he is always warm with him, and it is so helpful. Anyway, I want to stop going to therapy but want my son to keep going. This therapist is very good but he can get angry quickly over things with me and I am sure he will be mad about this. If I stop therapy, I am afraid he will not want my son to go there since I will have to drive him. If I can't do it so my son can stay, I will stay myself. I know that sounds crazy but I learn from the therapy even if I don't love the situation. I won't go elsewhere; I just will be done.

Anyone been through this? Any ideas on how to manage it?

What do I say?

Thank you for your advice.