For me, I think disagreeing with him when he's wrong makes me feel empowered. When I first started therapy, I used to just accept what his thoughts were as truth because I figured, we'll, he is the expert and would know better than I. But now (after two years), when he's wrong, I tell him so.

Another thing that I think would make me feel empowered is if I could bring myself to look him in the eye when I leave. Usually, by that time, I'm feeling so tiny and ashamed. I somtimes think of "housekeeping" things to say when I leave so I HAVE to look at him but when I don't - I feel like I'm slithering away.