[Soccer mom]

This series of sessions with my T about my mom passing have been different than past ones. We have gotten to know each other better, I've texted with her and we tease each other. I think at times I have treated her more like a friend than a T. I feel the need to ask her about boundaries and whether she really wants me to text her. But, for some reason, I'm really nervous about bringing it up. Maybe I'm nervous she'll worry I'm getting attached and put up stricter boundaries. Deep down I know I'd rather have her as a T than a friend. Just nervous about disclosing and afraid I won't word it correctly....

[jerseygirl99]

What she may pick up on is that your asking if she really wants you to text her is your need for reassurance. Are you able to address that more directly?

[Leah123]

Maybe just hand her this print out? I know I've been nervous about such things, I would suggest though, maybe you can look at the texting issue as one where if she has a boundary, she will let you know. If she has not said anything, I do not expect she has seen it as an issue.

[Raging Quiet]

If you have wondered about it, the chances are she's maybe questioned it also.

[Soccer mom]

It went very well. She said she has a different approach to therapy where she allows more self-disclosure and communication. She said she only has a few that she texts with and I'm one of them. It doesn't bother her at all and she said to text anytime. So, it went much better than I thought! Thanks!