My option wasn't there

Yes, because it means I don't have to guess what she's feeling/thinking.

I've spent most of my life trying to guess at what other people are feeling so that I can anticipate what their response might be and so that I will know what to say or do to keep everything peaceful. Knowing what my T is feeling takes all the guesswork out of it for me, and I can concentrate on myself rather than trying to anticipate what my therapist is feeling.

Also, knowing what my T is feeling makes it easier for me to talk about my own feelings. She models how such a conversation can go, and that makes it easier for me to share as well.