Yes, it is too easy to have miscommunications, especially with therapists where we are opening ourselves up emotionally and feel vulnerable more than like with a dentist or something.

I do always talk openly with her if I am upset about something in our relationship, yes. However, I have been seeing her for one year and it is still not too easy. At first, I was very afraid to, but she invited me to, told me she wanted to know, appreciated my honesty and was very understanding.

It's gotten easier over time. Tonight, with our miscommunication, I told her and sorted it out in record time. I really appreciate that she doesn't get upset typically when I am upset... she can empathize and take my feedback without getting defensive (usually) and validates my perceptions. It's not perfect, but very good.

P.S. To avoid sounding like I've got it all figured out, let me add, the reality sometimes is that I do snap at her, get defensive, tell her I want to cancel a session, etc. because I do find it very hard not to take things personally or to think we are not on the same page about anything.