Yes, I know that's why we "pay" them. But does it ever bother you that therapy is so focused on the client? Like it feels selfish to think and talk about yourself so much? Or that you would like to feel more "equal" to your T and wish you knew more about what they were thinking and feeling?

I know this has to be the case with "blank slate" therapies, but I am finding some of the same feelings when it comes to my own therapy, and my T is totally not blank slate style. She shares a lot about herself and her life, but it's still all focused on me. And it bothers me somewhat because I feel selfish for it, and feel like I "should" be focusing more on her, even though she won't let me. She says I have a habit of "care-taking" and overly focusing on those who are in my life and making sure they're happy and fulfilled while ignoring myself. So maybe that's why I feel this way.

Anyone relate?