Not sure that my work with my T is that specific when it comes to attachment or dependency. My T encourages me to contact her outside of session, especially when I'm really struggling. I don't think she necessarily wants me to be dependent on her and for the most part, that hasn't happened. There are some things that only my T knows, but that's because I don't feel comfortable sharing those things with even my closest friends. I think that I feel some attachment to her, but it's born out of the 6 year relationship we have, more than anything that T has tried to encourage.

Generally, my T just tries to connect with me in ways that are helpful. She encourages me to reach out to my friends when I'm struggling, but she also encourages me to contact her. She knows that I get different things from difference people, and so she tries to get me to have as many resources as I need.