It's hard to pick a clear favorite. I had one that actually did the most good for me, but we weren't exactly chummy. She was a highly educated intellectual-type that taught me the most useful coping skills of them all. She approached my therapy as if she was still doing research in grad school. Oddly, I appreciated that.

As for "favorite" in a friendly way, I had a therapist, a couple years ago, that was the greatest conversationalist. I truly enjoyed talking to him, but there was little therapy, to be honest.

My absolute favorite mental health provider was actually a psychiatrist of 15+ years. I confess that I had/have transference love for the man. I believe there was some countertransference affection, as well. I moved away about four years ago, but I still write him around the holidays.He responds.

Question: What was the most helpful advice you ever received from a mental health provider?