I think that the fact she put the smiley face in says that she is not frustrated. I don't think I would take the mind reading thing as any other than what it is. It's true. Therapists are no more mind readers than the rest of us and one thing that I am sure that therapists work on with people is letting people know it's okay to ask for what you need. The answer in the end may not be what you want, but it's always okay to ask. I hate trying to e-mail or text with my therapist sometimes because there is only one tiny part of communication there ...you're missing tone of voice, facial expressions, body language...and therefore, my mind and her mind tend to add things not there and we both end up a little confused.