Hello apsychologynewbie: I'm sorry your therapy experience has gotten off to such a confusing start. I'm not personally knowledgeable with regard to the issue of transference. So I'll leave it to other members, here on PC, to comment on that. From my perspective, however, I will say that it seems to me your therapist has transgressed what I will call "accepted therapeutic protocol" becoming too personal. And this has, perhaps, led to your confusion.

Anyway, I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!