It's a big relief to me that I don't have an intense attachment to my psychiatrist (my therapist). I honestly was concerned about that because I do have a tendency to put people up on pedestals.

But I know that my therapy has been effective because, even though I respect her tremendously and look forward to my sessions, I find as time goes I look to myself to resolve thoughts and situations that I'd previously have taken to therapy with me. I in fact lead my sessions with her available to redirect or help when needed.

I can see how, when I first started therapy emotionally vulnerable and desperate, why a very intense attachment to my therapist may have felt very satisfying. A good hit of relief. But in the long run it wouldn't have benefitted me and could have made things worse.