Yeah, this would bother me too. I’ve never had a “blank slate” therapist, but from what I know about the concept, I can’t say it would be my cup of tea. My two cents, I don’t view my therapist’s self-disclosure as a way of him taking risks or being vulnerable though—I view it more in context of getting to know another person and helping to facilitate a therapeutic relationship. My therapist self discloses when asked, and knowing our sons are close in age, we’re both from the east coast, etc helps me develop fondness and trust. I can’t say I know of any of his personal struggles though (except of a few struggles I assume he’s dealt with), as his self disclosure is usually more general in nature. To me, viewing the therapist as a genuine and honest person through getting to know them helps facilitate my own therapy...I like having a decent knowledge of the person I’m being so vunerable with myself.