There have been a number of threads about this, but I want to ask:

At first I felt like my T wasn't very sympathetic. Now that she's getting to know me better I'm feeling more "validated". The problem is I'm getting attached to her. Mostly it happened last session. As I was leaving I wanted to hug her out of affection. It took me by surprise. (I have been known to hug peopłe on occassion.)

The problem is that: 1. She's my T, not my friend. 2. I'm afraid of becoming needy, even if it's only in my head. I know from experience that if I get needy I will be miserable. I will be looking for something she can't provide. I think it will make everything worse, and will be a major distraction. (FYI: She's not a psycoanalytic therapist.)

What are some things I can do to avoid this?