Hey Dustin: Good luck! I hope you get what you want from this, but bear in mind that it may not come to that yet???? I'm not trying to be negative, but I don't want you to get hurt if she doesn't "respond" to your liking??? Take care and be careful not to stress her out over it. What is it you're looking for Dustin???? Talk about your boundaries, and what's expected of you. Tell her what your needs are and if she can provide for you. Generally speaking, therapy provides a very warm, safe place for you to vent feelings of aggression, fear, disappointment, grief, and so on.....and a therapist does usually provide the tools for you to use.....just bear in mind they don't get PERSONAL.....don't mistake compassion with love. It doesn't turn out like that.
Once you two come to an understanding, your work together will get much more relaxed and easier. YOu won't want to cry so much to convince her you need her. She knows you have needs by the fact that you're in there!!!