Hi YMIhere, I don't think you're overanalyzing. Maybe there is a good reason you feel uneasy when he compliments you. you say you believe his goal is to help you, but is it really helpful to tell you you're beautiful or intelligent and funny? I don't know the answer to that, what do you think? I know that my T's goal is to help me and she hardly ever compliments me like that because she believes it's not helpful. So that's why I wonder if your T's method is working for you. As for crying, maybe something inside you is sensitive/ hurting and you don't yet know the reason. Your feelings are valid and possbily trying to tell you something. I wish you luck in your journey! Sorry if none of this is helpful, I support you!