Hey there. Relatively new one here. I was curious about protocol on asking to view my chart. Is that appropriate? Or to discuss what she has written down? Sub issue- I posted here because I am experiencing a bit of attraction to my therapist. Our relationship continues to evolve into a more friendly relationship and I'm not sure about it....I'm in the midst of trying to decide whether or not to disclose this with her or distancing myself from sessions. I currently see her multiple times a week- last week I suggested maybe moving to once a week at he hands of my progress. I asked her opinion and she responded if she decided I would be there three times a week to ensure progress and keeping it all fresh. Anyway back to the question- is it ok to ask to see my chart or know what she has written down?

[RubyRae]

Not only is it ok but it's also your right if you want/choose to.

Multiple sessions per week sure seems excessive to me and if you only want to have one well that's your right too.You are the one in charge of your therapy,unless you are court ordered or something.

[Moment]

You can ask anything you want.
If what you want, though, is to understand how she feels about you, you may not get that from the chart. Charts are largely for record-keeping, legal reasons, memory jogs. I don't think the chart is going to capture their whole experience and what if you want is to peek inside their brain, I think it would be less than satisfying to just ask for a chart.
If you don't want to go so many times a week, don't. Unless you are court-ordered to do it or something, there is no reason to.

[Shazerac]

You have every right to see your chart (including legally). Also to decide how often to go to therapy. You are the customer, it's your decision not your therapist's.

[Ididitmyway]

As others have said, you have the right to see your chart so you can ask any time. In my state the request has to be made in writing and the therapist is obligated to give copies or summary of the records or provide access to the records within 15 business days. You have to check what the rules are in your state that pertains to seeing your therapy records, but you have the right to see them one way or another.