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does it matter to you whether your therapist is empathetic and/or understanding of what you are going through? What have been your experiences?

I haven't had much experience so i don't know if wanted a therapist who understands will make the difference in opening up and allow for exploration.

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<font color="green"> If your T or PDOC aren't understanding and empathetic, then they shouldn't be in such a position of responsibility.

My T and PDOC are both empathetic, and understanding. It definitely matters. This isn't like surgery where you are unconscious during the process.

Therapy takes a T who is understanding, empathetic, and who can build an "therapeutic alliance" with his client/patient. </font>