Hey Dustin:
I really think you're starting to make too much of her not replying to you quickly. Usually they don't reply until after their day is done. That's the same with medical doctors.
After 5 is common for most to do call backs and emails. How was that discussed when you first met her? Does she care if you email her before your sessions? It sounds
to me like she wants you to save your thoughts for the next
session so she can see your facial and body expressions.
They think they can tell alot about how you're feeling by watching your body movements and the looks on your face.
They draw conclusions from those things and decide how'
often you need to come in. Obviously you are a twice weekly client and need more one on one therapy than your
average patient. Dustin, if you think she's YOUR friend......re
think that to save yourself. She works for your parents, basically, to help you deal with the problems of depression.
Sure, she might like you as a person, but nothing more than that. If you take it the next step further, I think you will be in for a big surprise. They do NOT get personally involved with their clients. You also, are a minor and that's an offense against the state. She has a fine gray line she
may NEVER cross. I'm not saying you want to jump her bones, so to speak, but it sounds to me that you're putting
too much emphasis on the relationship personally. I do not want you to be hurt if you don't get the response you want!!! Pls. be careful. You can still trust her and rely on her, but it's a TEMPORARY thing. She won't always be in
your life. That's not how it works.
I hope I haven't given you anything too negative to go on, but I don't want you to hurt yourself either. She's just a therapist...........they don't "fall" in love with their clients.

Take care.
drmr