AustenFan, thank you.
In the text she did say I could meet XXXX, but she didn't actually introduce her to me at all, nor did we acknowledge each other. I'm kind of glad we weren't introduced....I mean, how would that be as far as confidentiality?

Of course I don't know for sure, but I would imagine she's well liked in her personal life, and know she has hobbies that probably provide her with friendships IRL, but I also know she leads a very busy life, so possible she doesn't really have time for friendships outside of work.

Texts/emails are not daily or back and forth consistently, and usually are like "check ins" so I would consider them primarily therapy-related. Hey, I appreciate them a great deal. Very rare, but sometimes she will send me a pic that she knows I'd like to see. (not family related, or of her, not of people at all). I appreciate them too.

I am by no means fun or bubbly in therapy, so doubt I'd be seen as friendship material. We don't chit chat about girlfriend type stuff at all, but I do believe she genuinely cares.

I actually have talked to her about the end of therapy....whenever that may be. Thinking of it now is painful, so I have had reservations before about staying in therapy knowing it will end, and then what? But she assured me that by the time therapy ends, which could be years from now, she said it will only end when we both feel it's ready to end, and I will be in a better place at that time. She also said it doesn't necessarily mean it's over, that I may come in once in awhile if I need guidance with something in my life, and that she maintains connections for years, and that some people could potentially be away for a decade, and decide there's a hurdle in their life they need to come back for.

I really appreciate your concern, you give me thoughts to ponder, and things to watch for. Thank you!