I'm not sure, but his schedule is pretty crowded. He works 4 long days a week, but does work outside of the office too, in addition to his therapist hours. So I would guess at least 30 (but not all are weekly). Plus, does a couple count as one client or two? Does a family of four just count as one?
The way it might affect me is whether there is enough space that I can get an appointment each week. There have been a couple of times when I couldn't get an appointment the following week because he was booked up, and at those times I wished he had fewer clients.
I like that my T has a lot of clients as this reflects his success and efficacy. It means he is really good at helping and healing people or else his schedule wouldn't be so full. I wouldn't want to be the only one because that would probably mean he was a c**p therapist! I feel a kinship with my T's other clients--both past and present. We are part of the community of people he has helped and is helping. How wonderful that I belong to this group. I had a dream once that he held a party for all his clients at his house--it was great to attend and meet everyone and feel our shared bonds, through him.
I am always curious to see his other clients in the waiting room or on their way in or out. The few times I've waited with another client in the waiting room, we've always had a good conversation. I guess if they are seeing my T, they must be good people, as he is good and they wouldn't continue with him if they weren't buying what he sells, if that makes sense.
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