Friday was my 4th session with this new T. She had said at our first meeting that she likes to have a few sessions before deciding if it is a good fit and she feels she and the client can work well together and that doing that is for the client as well as for her. I like her and want to continue with her.

Friday she didn't write out an appointment card for me at the end of the session like she normally does.

She said with her warm smile, "We'll just make this a standing weekly appointment for as long as you would like to come."

And holding on to that verbal 'hug' of acceptance, I floated out the door.