I keep hearing about all of these T's taking long vacations (mine does too) -- we know they're not raking in the dough. How can they take such long European-like vacations? Too bad she didn't tell you when you made the appointment that she would be taking a break right away -- you may have elected to make your first appointment when she was settled back in.

I'm glad you have decided to return even though you felt intimidated. I agree that T's need to build on our strengths as much as they need to point out where we have issues. I would have felt the same as you about using the word "shocked" at seeing several T's. I don't think it's uncommon at all. Maybe we should take a poll here at PC -- it might normalize your situation and make you feel better. (Plus, you could take it in to her should you ever want to.)

Hang in there, and if she's not the right one, I hope you will move on and not worry about the number. It's the quality not the quantity, right? You deserve the help and to feel understood and cared for as you desire.