Goldwave-Welcome to PC. I had a long tale of family intrigue with "guvment" stuff that I wanted to tell my T. In anticipation I invited her "for this month only" to look at Facebook which I left open to public and go ahead Google family member names x y z. Then she could somewhat verify basic facts like geography, security clearances, and employment. She presumably did, because she was receptive to the story that unfolded, without doubting me. However, extreme backstories can be stressful to therapists even when they come to believe. They are still people and may be inclined to paranoia themselves. I love that you refer to magical thinking. I presented the same to my T (now ex-T) and schooled her in its family origins.