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If a therapist said to me that I could not give him a card or show any sort of appreciation, that would be a therapist who is not for me. In fact, this is probably why until now I have left every therapist I've ever been to.

They never said a word, showed an emotion, talked to me like a real person or even cracked a smile....therapy isn't a "one size fits all"...concept. We all need to be who we are don't we and find therapists that aren't trying to squash that.

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almedafan, I'm sorry you've never had a T who talked to you like a real person. (((hugs))) Next time you are looking for a T, you might try specifically looking for one from the humanistic school. They emphasize dialog and meeting with the client in a truly mutualistic and empathetic way. My T is from the humanistic school and is the perfect match for me.

That said, I would never give a card to my T! But not because I don't think he would accept it. I like that I am able to give him my heartfelt thanks for all his help verbally. I think that means more to him than a card would. I am not great at expressing my feelings, so it is an achievement for me that I can do this. I know the act of telling him how much he means to me means way more to me than the act of giving him a card. But as you said, one size doesn't fit all, so cardgiving peeps, go for it, if you and your T's therapy orientation can accommodate it.