[justbreathe1994]

I met with a “substitute” T from the clinic today and got a letter from T since she is away. I’m not sure what I’m looking for/wanting right now; probably just support. In her letter, she didn’t really say anything she hasn’t already said before. I think it’s just hard to read because I can’t pick up on any caring (as I would from her voice, body language, etc). Basically all I picked up on is she cares about me in a way that fits within the therapeutic boundaries. Which doesnt really feel like caring at all.

[WishfulThinker66]

I think she probably does care for you a great deal but professionally she must indicate she only does so within the confines of your sessions. I suggest this is a boundary thing. It could be possible that showing affection has in the past backfired. She may be declaring her boundaries for your own protection as well as hers. This is a great subject to open up for discussion. Let her know then you need to know that your are more than a name for an appointment and that you need her concerns for you to extend beyond your sessions.

[Deejay14]

That is one of my the limitations of writing...no body language, no facial expression. Given this try not to personalize it so much.