It's really interesting to read about everyone's experiences with their therapists on here. However, I really feel like I'm getting short changed based on all of the extra stuff that most of you get. For instance, my therapist has HUGE boundaries. There is absolutely no discussion about her. She makes it so uncomfortable for me if I ask a question about her that I don't even bother any more.

There is absolutely no texting or emailing between visits. She won't even give me her email address or cell number. If I really needed her, I could leave a phone message and the one time I needed her she did call back and we spoke for about 2 minutes, but I felt better afterwards.

And today, I'm reading how some of you have your therapist hold your hand or you get hugs....I get NONE of that. I was trying to recall if my therapist even shook my hand when I met her. I really don't think that she even stood up, so I doubt it.

Lastly, and most importantly to me, is that my therapist does NOT ever say anything nice or give a compliment or anything like that. She smiles a LOT, nods her head enthusiastically and makes quite an empathetic face, but will not verbalize anything comforting or congratulatory.

Despite all of these things, I still think that my therapist is pretty good and has been helpful. I can talk to her about ANYTHING which is nice. She is very professional and by the book. She's late 50s and has a LOT of experience. I've been seeing her for about 18 months.

Is there anyone else who has a therapist like mine?