I need to click more than one bubble. I think most therapist view crying as a sign of progress. It's good to get it out.

The first time I cried, I apologized out of habit and my T encouraged me, "it's alright..." and let me work through it. I don't cry too often and I have difficulty expressing emotion so T actually encourages me to let go. She usually pauses to give me time and 'space' to cry but sometimes we'll keep talking.

The only time she ever soothed me was after a really abusive incident with my SO and I was outright bawling. She was very boundary-conscious in her approach too, asking permission literally on every movement to soothe.