My group therapy was led by a nightmarish therapy team. She was a shrieker "something about you makes me want to kick you," and he was cruelly contemptuous-- Dr. Phil without the insight. They both unleashed their rage as I tried to escape their grasp. I was--and am--in no danger to myself and others; this only was about their vanity (or income). My complaint against her wasn't even heard; my complaint against him was judged in his favor. I assume this means that their behavior meets professional standards.

I now believe that being a client does not exempt a therapist from courtesy and civility. Apoplectic anger at a client is unjustified, unprofessional and unhinged.