Since I will (hopefully--and good Lord I cannot believe I'm saying this) be going into therapy soon, I was just wondering what all of you consider the most important quality/qualities in a therapist, and especially in your RELATIONSHIP with your therapist. Reason being, I'm not sure I really like the lady I'm probably going to, and I know my parents aren't exactly her biggest fans. Still, I've only seen her twice, so maybe that's just a first impression gone awry.

So... any thoughts?

many thanks,
~muse