well u have the wrong definition of therapy. a T that only does that wont provoke any change in u , which is what ur supposed to be there for. u can just want someone to listen and be supportive but u need to tell her that. just know that with that kind of therapist u wont have much improvement. and no, she has every right to take the convo whatever, shes making the appoint productive instead of just listen to u and say amen.

ur only in the beginning so if i were u, i would think what u really want from therapy. as far of taking notes, u could tell her how it makes u feel but dont know if she would change caz it just might be the way she thinks is the best. my 1st t kept taking notes and i got used to it. tc