I have been seeing the same therapist for a year now. He has been very helpful and I can see the effects of our work together and so can my family and friends. Our sessions are now every two weeks. Sometimes I wish it were weekly but I would be too ashamed to ask. Anyway, after a year you would think the awkwardness of being called into the office and talking would get easier. It goes like this: He comes out to the general waiting area and either gestures or says my name to come in. I hand over bill receipt, I sit down, he says so how are things. This never changes. I feel so weird about it. Does anyone feel the same way? I then have to articulate two weeks of my issues or experiences. I usually prepare before I go so I don't waste his time. Now we are working on some trauma and past memories but this week as I was sharing a memory I became upset and got tearful. He said, "you don't have to do this, share. It is your choice." I am so confused, first he said if we talk about things slowly it would help and now I don't have to. So then what?? I AM SO CONFUSED!!!Maybe its time to end therapy. Maybe I'm becoming to attached and reliant on him. Can someone please help with thoughts or ideas on how I can communicate and accept help better. I'm sorry for being scattered it is just so much!!! Was wondering how others communicate in therapy and will this shame of needing therapy ever go away. thanks