Is class, education level, or occupation, an issue for you in your therapy?

If so, how do you deal with it?

Do you see your therapist as above you or as a peer?

Are you intimidated by your therapist in any way?

When does socioeconomic status become a problem issue in therapy?

I'm asking because I know someone who is a hard-working, blue-collar guy and who is starting therapy but who resents and feels intimidated by anyone with a "fancy education," which pretty much means any four-year college degree. I am hoping it does not negatively affect the therapy, but then, I'm not sure how it wouldn't.

I'm hoping that there are therapists out there who can hang and be chill and maybe even dress a bit more casually. I don't think having a bunch of degrees hanging on one's wall would get the relationship off to a good start.

I am intimidated that my therapist has a big support network and a big loving family. So, maybe I deal with this too.

Please do weigh in!