When I quit my first T, I gave her a card that I painted, with a personal poem inside. I like to express myself through art and writing, and am pretty good at it. I've written poems for all of my Ts, in fact.
If you're not artistic or crafty, what about a collage? You can make it personal with meaningful pictures from magazines about your therapy, or how you feel about yourself and life. It's fun to do, too! Then you could write a note to go with it!
I think Ts appreciate something homemade. I think most people would, actually. But if it's something especially fitting for the person, store-bought is okay too. I would add the note, too. My DBT teacher had tears in her eyes when she brought in some good-bye notes and cards that former clients had given her!
I'm sure that your T will love whatever it is you give her since it's coming from your heart!
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