My t once asked me how I interact with the other professionals in my life. That sent me on a downward spiral and discussions about whether she cares about me or if I am just her job. Finally I realize that I can be her job AND she can care about me deeply. She is a professional but that doesn't mean she can't "send me love." She hasn't compared herself to my tax accountant for a long, long time.

I think what your T said is hurtful and harmful. Technically, therapy IS a business relationship but those words don't do it justice. Therapy is SO much more than that! Are you sure he doesn't care for you even though he used those words? I don't think ts understand how different we view the therapeutic relationship from the way they do! I hope you can talk more about his word choice and clarify what he meant.