Dear T,

You really don’t use reflective listening during our sessions and I find it odd. It’s really basic and you’ve been doing this for years. I would really benefit from more empathy but I don’t think this is something I can ask for really as it will then seem very manufactured. Challenging me is fine, T. It doesn’t really hurt that much but it makes me question your competency when you don’t empathize or validate along with it. Am I that hard to empathize with? I will do my best not to blame myself and since you’re the professional I will give you back that responsibility. I don’t think I need to see you anymore, especially if you are only going to blame me for all my problems. I know I’m the common denominator - I really don’t need you to point it out again. I’m doing my best and that’s going to be good enough for me even if it’s not for you. And I’ll just keep seeing you monthly to show I’m trying. I really don’t believe in therapy much anymore anyway.