Rainbow, I have attachment issues. They are for sure one of the main things that I am in therapy for. We work on my attachment issues by discussing the therapy relationship. This is basically what goes on in all object relations therapy. I'll actually probably be working on them tomorrow when we talk more about why I feel put off by my therapist's "empathy face." The whole point will be for me to learn to trust her when she makes that face (and with other things too.) When I can actually feel comfortable, and receive the care that she gives without worrying that there will be some kind of repercussion I will be securely attached. The whole point is to get attached and to trust the attachment. The idea is that doing that in therapy will help you do that elsewhere.

Are you afraid that you can't get attached to your therapist without it becoming a problem?