I said "other" because my T and I have a lot of eye contact, but it doesn't feel like a prolonged therapeutic gaze. She looks at me all of the time, and I try to maintain eye contact because I feel so good when I do. Usually she has me close my eyes at times during the session, like when I'm holding her hand. She wants me to "go inside" and tell her what I'm feeling and where. I can relax more when my eyes are closed, but I like to look into her eyes too. It's comforting but a little scary to know she's so attuned to me! I can tell she's not faking her caring about me.