Just wanted to say I saw someone said they saw a PhD who was quite cold. This has been my experience with PhD level providers as well. One woman I saw several years ago was a straight up *****. There was not a single ounce of warmth coming from her. Everything she said was quite emotionless and mean, actually. For one, she asked me with a straight face why I didn't leave when my dad used to beat us as a child...since all 9 year olds have the means to do so. Aside from that WTF moment, everything that came from her mouth was just so curt and cold. For instance, I was avoiding doctors at that point because I was scared something serious was causing the neurological symptoms I was having. Her response to my fear was to tell me my dead mom would think I was an idiot for not going to the doctor. I told her I didn't feel well and wanted to go home, and she said, "There's nothing wrong with you. You're having a panic attack." I told her I didn't think I was having a panic attack, I thought I was getting sick. She responded, "You need to admit yourself to the psychiatric hospital for your panic attacks." I said I didn't want to go to the hospital, and she said, "Then I will get your father to force you. He can do that even though you're an adult because you live in his house."

Sorry, that was a long rant I didn't mean to get into. I really hated that lady haha.

Then I saw a neuropsychologist who was also very emotionless. Not mean, just very professor-y, I guess. Very matter of fact with everything he said. It was a similar situation with the final PhD I saw. He was a nice guy, but when it came down to the actual therapy, again, very matter of fact...basically like seeing a medical doctor for your psyche. He was there to correct a problem, but in a very detached, textbook protocol sort of way just like when a surgeon performs a kidney transplant based on the procedure taught in medical school.