How many different therapists have you seen in your life? I ask because I wonder if you have had a therapist that really did feel like a good match for you. If so, when you look back at the first couple of sessions with that therapist, how does it compare to this one? It sounds like you are good at describing what you need...essentially validation. Honestly, I think that is one of the most basic skills that a therapist should have and it always surprises me when they don't, because it's just not that hard. Without it, it's very easy for the client to feel judged. The therapist may just be thinking when she says mm...but we can't read their minds, and clients who are very sensitive often feel judged, which they should know.