If processing the attachment issues with Dr T with a new therapist are going to be important to you, I'd make sure to get that clarified up-front that they are ok with it. Although a very different scenario, I was assured by current T that talking about what happened with ex (deceased) T would be fine, but in reality, it has been difficult.

In thinking about what you need from a therapist; yes, you want to present the best version of your client-self, but don't forget that you are interviewing them to see if they are right for your needs. A good T should be able to handle all the messy, complex stuff, they aren't expecting you to be a model client.

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