I don't email my T, but I do text her. Basically, she uses the texts to remind me that she is there for me and to help me in the moment if I need something (suggestions on what I can do, etc...). I find it is easier to bring things up this way, and she encourages the contact, than just bringing them up in session. And no, I don't pay for it.

I know how privileged I am, and I am very grateful for that.

Texting doesn't take as long to respond, though. Maybe a minute or two. And I send maybe 5 texts a week, so it's not like it's a huge amount of time she spends on them.