Hi. I can relate to your feelings and in my experience, they can be anxiety inducing but not problematic, just uncomfortable at times. My therapist (and others) says the healing happens in the relationship and yes, once you've coded your relationship with her as safe and nurturing, it's no wonder you attach a great deal of importance to it and her. Maternal transference, I know it well! Some people may warn you to be wary of it, of depending on her too much, but as long as you are not trying to move in with her, stalk her, give up on making any little decision without her, I wouldn't worry. I rely on my T a great deal these days for emotional support and having someone safe to tell my story, and I think that's a healthy, healing thing. I am trying to enjoy having her in my life and if she doesn't mind me contacting her, as it sounds like your T doesn't mind it at all that you contact her, I would find that an affirmation of how important the work is to both of you.