Here's the topic again....

I was talking about my son going to therapy on Thursday during my session. There is a man in the same building as my T that I would like my son to see, since he shows an interest in going to therapy. This isn't just for nothing, there are a few things where I think he could benefit. But my T said something on Thursday that really made me think.

When she was talking about this man (whom I have talked to several times and really like), she said he was such a fun guy (I can hear that on the other side of the wall), but he has a very "paternal" way about him. I slammed on the brakes.

One of my son's issues is that his dad (my husband) is not very involved with him. He could use a man to talk to. However, that comment made me nervous.

I am very attached to my T. To the point of having a hard time leaving her, even if it IS the right thing. So I think about my son and wonder how therapy would be for him. Can/do kids tend to get attached to their therapists also? I am not looking for a paternal therapist to help my son get what his dad doesn't give him. Because I don't want my son hurt, with the therapeutic relationship, boundaries, etc. Then I wondered if perhaps therapists are different with kids.... you know, cuz they're young and impressionable and cute....

Just want to know if anyone's kids are in therapy, has the relationship/boundaries hurt them in any way?

Thanks!