it isn't really real.. the feelings you have for your therapist are coming from feelings you have deep inside for a relationship that was unfulfilled when you needed it. Most likely with a parent. It comes from way down inside and you aren't even consciously aware of the whole process. You need to follow that thread and solve the original problem or you will keep repeating this attachment with others. The need inside needs addressing, not the object of the need.

having said that, you can also have real feelings too.. strong ones even.. but those ones make sense whereas those NEED feelings won't make sense to you.. as you described.

i love my t.. innocent, nonsexual, genuine love. i have those other need feelings too.. dwell.. etc. But i can see the difference. He is genuine with me and he cares about me.. that's why i love him. i don't think i ever really experienceed love quite this way before and it is healing and i am learning.

try to look at the two sets of feelings