They serve as a sounding board, for one thing. They can point out errors in thinking that might be too entrenched for you to see yourself. They are guaranteed to listen to you, pay attention to what you're saying, and take it seriously (you won't find a therapist telling you to "snap out of it").

Good question, though, because I have an appointment with a new T Thursday and I've been wondering why! LOL I already did years and years of time in therapy and I"ve solved most things to my satisfaction, but I'm stuck in this stupid little town with no friends and it's the having-someone-to-talk-to thing that's getting me to go. Maybe she can help me brainstorm ways to get out of here, who knows?

Candy