I agree. But you probably had ethical therapists. This isn't a blanket situation, but it is one way there can be a power difference. And you don't sound as emotionally dependent as I was in the first place. Or struggling as much.

Some therapists foster dependence. Mine did. She kept telling me total trust was healthy and dependency was okay because I couldn't look after myself. When
i said I was worried I wouldn't survive when she retired, she said to come with her and to start learning Spanish. No healthy person would think this dynamic was okay, but I was not a healthy person. Promises not to abandon you can be very very powerful when you grew up in neglect or abuse, and the fear of losing that safety can be a very, very strong and powerful force.