{"id":25995,"date":"2020-09-11T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/?p=25995"},"modified":"2021-12-07T08:12:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T13:12:57","slug":"questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Hard Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don&#8217;t (According To Google)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#1_Does_My_Therapist_Like_Me\" title=\"1. Does My Therapist Like&nbsp;Me?\">1. Does My Therapist Like&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#2_Does_My_Therapist_Care_about_Me\" title=\"2. Does My Therapist Care about&nbsp;Me?\">2. Does My Therapist Care about&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#3_Do_Therapists_Ever_Fall_in_Love_with_Their_Clients\" title=\"3. Do Therapists Ever Fall in Love with Their&nbsp;Clients?\">3. Do Therapists Ever Fall in Love with Their&nbsp;Clients?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#4_Do_Therapists_Get_Attached_to_Clients\" title=\"4. Do Therapists Get Attached to&nbsp;Clients?\">4. Do Therapists Get Attached to&nbsp;Clients?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#5_Does_My_Therapist_Think_About_Me_Between_Sessions\" title=\"5. Does My Therapist Think About Me Between Sessions?\">5. Does My Therapist Think About Me Between Sessions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#6_How_Do_I_Know_if_My_Therapist_is_a_Good_Fit_for_Me\" title=\"6. How Do I Know if My Therapist is a Good Fit for&nbsp;Me?\">6. How Do I Know if My Therapist is a Good Fit for&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#7_Can_I_ask_My_Therapist_What_He_Thinks_of_Me\" title=\"7. Can I ask My Therapist What He Thinks of&nbsp;Me?\">7. Can I ask My Therapist What He Thinks of&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#8_How_Do_I_Tell_My_Therapist_Something_HardEmbarrassing\" title=\"8. How Do I Tell My Therapist Something Hard\/Embarrassing?\">8. How Do I Tell My Therapist Something Hard\/Embarrassing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#9_Should_I_Tell_My_Therapist_About_Drug_Use\" title=\"9. Should I Tell My Therapist About Drug&nbsp;Use?\">9. Should I Tell My Therapist About Drug&nbsp;Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#10_Does_My_Therapist_Have_to_Report_Suicidal_Thoughts\" title=\"10. Does My Therapist Have to Report Suicidal Thoughts?\">10. Does My Therapist Have to Report Suicidal Thoughts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#11_Can_I_Be_Friends_with_My_Therapist_After_Therapy\" title=\"11. Can I Be Friends with My Therapist After&nbsp;Therapy?\">11. Can I Be Friends with My Therapist After&nbsp;Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#12_What_should_I_never_tell_my_therapist\" title=\"12. What should I never tell my therapist?\">12. What should I never tell my therapist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Are you struggling in therapy? Do you have questions you want to ask your therapist but don&#8217;t? Do you hesitate to ask them because you\u2019re not sure if you can?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not alone. Every day, thousands of people ask Google questions that only a therapist can answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/about\/my-story\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">licensed therapist myself<\/a>, I&#8217;m here to help. After spending hours analyzing search queries on Google, I compiled a list of 12 questions that clients seem to want to know about their therapist (or about <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/therapy\/\" title=\"therapy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">therapy<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google.jpg\" alt=\"12 Awkward Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don't (According To Google)\" class=\"wp-image-34795 lazyload\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google.jpg\" alt=\"12 Awkward Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don't (According To Google)\" class=\"wp-image-34795 lazyload\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google-83x125.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Awkward-Questions-You-Want-To-Ask-Your-Therapist-But-Dont-According-To-Google-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>12 Awkward Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don&#8217;t (According To Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-fd84a836-03b7-4c60-9b43-0308d4f4bbe6\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">12 Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-2-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#0-1-does-my-therapist-like-me>1. Does My Therapist Like&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#1-2-does-my-therapist-care-about-me>2. Does My Therapist Care about&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#2-3-do-therapists-ever-fall-in-love-with-their-clients>3. Do Therapists Ever Fall in Love with Their&nbsp;Clients?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#3-4-do-therapists-get-attached-to-clients>4. Do Therapists Get Attached to&nbsp;Clients?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#4-5-does-my-therapist-think-about-me-between-sessions>5. Does My Therapist Think About Me Between Sessions?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#5-6-how-do-i-know-if-my-therapist-is-a-good-fit-for-me>6. How Do I Know if My Therapist is a Good Fit for&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#6-7-can-i-ask-my-therapist-what-he-thinks-of-me>7. Can I ask My Therapist What He Thinks of&nbsp;Me?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#7-8-how-do-i-tell-my-therapist-something-hardembarrassing>8. How Do I Tell My Therapist Something Hard\/Embarrassing?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#8-9-should-i-tell-my-therapist-about-drug-use>9. Should I Tell My Therapist About Drug&nbsp;Use?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#9-10-does-my-therapist-have-to-report-suicidal-thoughts>10. Does My Therapist Have to Report Suicidal Thoughts?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#10-11-can-i-be-friends-with-my-therapist-after-therapy>11. Can I Be Friends with My Therapist After&nbsp;Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/#11-12-what-should-i-never-tell-my-therapist>12. What should I never tell my therapist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-does-my-therapist-like-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_My_Therapist_Like_Me\"><\/span>1. Does My Therapist Like&nbsp;Me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the questions you want to ask your therapist, this has got to be the most common. Every client struggles with this question to some degree. We all yearn for acceptance, positive regard, and validation, especially from people we respect. Therapists know our deepest secrets and our darkest fears, so it\u2019s only natural to wonder if they like us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The truth is that it doesn\u2019t matter if they like you. But I\u2019ll bet they do.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real question is this\u200a\u2014\u200ado you like yourself? If you do, then you know that it doesn\u2019t matter what anyone else thinks. If you don\u2019t\u200a\u2014\u200awell, that\u2019s something you need to address with your therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Having said that, here\u2019s my response to the question \u201cDoes my therapist like me?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/therapy\/\">Therapy<\/a> is one of the bravest things you can do.<\/li><li>It means that you want to make a positive change.<\/li><li>It means you\u2019re willing to take ownership of your life, roll up your sleeves, and do some hard work.<\/li><li>It takes a tremendous amount of courage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those reasons alone, I both like and respect <em>all<\/em> my clients. And I\u2019d be shocked if most therapists didn\u2019t feel that way, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that therapists try to avoid seeing things in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/distorted-thinking-and-cognitive-distortions\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">black-and-white terms<\/a>. We embrace the grays of life, and of people too. It\u2019s not a question of like or dislike. We don\u2019t think in those terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I still think they like you. I mean, what\u2019s not to like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-does-my-therapist-care-about-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_My_Therapist_Care_about_Me\"><\/span>2. Does My Therapist Care about&nbsp;Me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapists get into this field because they want to help others, which is to say that they care about people. You don\u2019t last long in this profession if you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But \u201cdoes my therapist care about <em>me<\/em>?\u201d you ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And my response to that is that you are asking the wrong question.<\/strong> Instead, look at the following list and answer all the questions I recommend you ask yourself instead. Then, you\u2019ll have your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here goes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Do they treat you with respect?<\/li><li>Do they honor your right to privacy?<\/li><li>Do they listen to you without judgment?<\/li><li>Are they warm and empathetic?<\/li><li>Are you validated and supported?<\/li><li>Do they understand you?<\/li><li>Are they present and focused during the session?<\/li><li>Are you comfortable talking to them?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered yes to most of these questions, you can rest assured that your therapist cares about you. If you answered no, it might be time to make a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Can a Patient and a Therapist Ever Have a Romantic Relationship?\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SOGlsKzWrFw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Can a Patient and a Therapist Ever Have a Romantic Relationship? Courtesy, YouTube<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-do-therapists-ever-fall-in-love-with-their-clients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_Therapists_Ever_Fall_in_Love_with_Their_Clients\"><\/span>3. Do Therapists Ever Fall in Love with Their&nbsp;Clients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-to-ask-your-new-therapist\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ask your therapist<\/a> if they have personal feelings for you? It\u2019s doubtful. Here are three reasons why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First, it\u2019s unethical for a therapist to fall in love with a client. It compromises their judgment and objectivity.<\/li><li>Second, well-trained therapists are professionally detached from their clients. They may be warm and friendly, but therapeutic intimacy is different from romantic intimacy.<\/li><li>Third, a good therapist has strong emotional and professional boundaries. Think of these as invisible shields that protect both of you. Clients need a strong, objective presence to lead them on a journey of self-discovery. To do that, therapists have to maintain an emotional distance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, on rare occasions, some therapists have fallen in love with their clients. It never ends well. Therapists answer to<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ct.counseling.org\/2006\/01\/ct-online-ethics-update-10\/\" target=\"_blank\"> ethics boards that forbid sexual relationships with clients<\/a>. The consequences are severe, ranging from censure to prison time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a therapist acts on that love, their career is over. And if they do develop feelings for their client, they should refer them to another clinician. Their feelings are most likely an example of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/sacramento-street-psychiatry\/201003\/overview-countertransference\" target=\"_blank\">counter-transference<\/a>, which has more to do with the therapist&#8217;s own issues than actual love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some things to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Be mindful of projection, which is when you project your own feelings onto someone else. Could it be that you have feelings for your therapist and not the other way around?<\/li><li>Therapists adhere to a strict code of conduct that forbids inappropriate <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/relationships\/\" title=\"relationships\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">relationships<\/a>.<\/li><li>You may feel more comfortable seeing a same-sex therapist, which is always your choice.<\/li><li>You have the right to ask for a referral if you feel uncomfortable.<\/li><li>You can and should report any unethical behavior to the licensing board.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-click-to-tweet ub_click_to_tweet\" id=\"ub_click_to_tweet_7b0e174a-e1c6-49c4-8757-337e471d85c3\"><div class=\"ub_tweet\">It\u2019s hard to achieve autonomy if your therapy is never-ending.<\/div><div class=\"ub_click_tweet\"><span><i><\/i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?&#038;text=It%E2%80%99s%20hard%20to%20achieve%20autonomy%20if%20your%20therapy%20is%20never-ending.&#038;url=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist\/\">Click to Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-do-therapists-get-attached-to-clients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_Therapists_Get_Attached_to_Clients\"><\/span>4. Do Therapists Get Attached to&nbsp;Clients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a therapist has been seeing a client for a considerable amount of time\u200a\u2014\u200asay, more than six months\u200a\u2014\u200ait\u2019s hard not to get attached. As with any relationship, some connections are stronger than others. It\u2019s an inevitable byproduct of a strong therapeutic relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But good therapists maintain good boundaries. As much as we do get attached to some clients, our goal is to eventually discharge them when they no longer need therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clients have a right to autonomy, which is the right to be self-governing. That means that you learn from your mistakes, find your own solutions, and make your own decisions. It\u2019s hard to achieve autonomy if your therapy is never-ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The goal of therapy is to help clients get to a point where they no longer need therapy.<\/li><li>How long that takes depends on the client and his or her needs.<\/li><li>Your therapist won\u2019t take it personally when you move on.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/blunttherapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C5_BetterHelp_Fem_Divorce_720X396-2.jpg\" alt=\"BetterHelp\" class=\"wp-image-17346 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C5_BetterHelp_Fem_Divorce_720X396-2.jpg\" alt=\"BetterHelp\" class=\"wp-image-17346 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C5_BetterHelp_Fem_Divorce_720X396-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C5_BetterHelp_Fem_Divorce_720X396-2-327x180.jpg 327w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/blunttherapy\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Readers get 10% off their membership.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-does-my-therapist-think-about-me-between-sessions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_My_Therapist_Think_About_Me_Between_Sessions\"><\/span>5. Does My Therapist Think About Me Between Sessions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t take it personally, but your therapist isn\u2019t thinking about you between sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s why they don\u2019t think about you between sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Most therapists carry top-heavy caseloads and see clients back to back five days a week.<\/li><li>A good therapist sees about 25\u201335 clients a week and carries a caseload of twice that.<\/li><li>We also have progress notes to write and meetings to attend.<\/li><li>There\u2019s only so much RAM in our brains to keep track of everybody.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t often have the time to stop and think about clients who aren\u2019t in our office. It\u2019s nothing personal. It\u2019s not that we don\u2019t care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most therapists set aside time each day to reread progress notes, staff cases with supervisors, return phone calls, and write emails. During those moments, they\u2019ll think about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the answer is, they think about you when they can, and when doing so is in your best interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Do therapists get attached to their clients? | Kati Morton\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Hdiu4kCZcI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Do therapists get attached to their clients? Courtesy, youTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-how-do-i-know-if-my-therapist-is-a-good-fit-for-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_Do_I_Know_if_My_Therapist_is_a_Good_Fit_for_Me\"><\/span>6. How Do I Know if My Therapist is a Good Fit for&nbsp;Me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the list of questions you want to ask your therapist should be \u201care we a good fit?\u201d It\u2019s an outstanding question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I urge you to actually ask your therapist. Don\u2019t worry\u200a\u2014\u200aa good one won\u2019t get offended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to know if your therapist is a good fit, ask yourself the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Does my therapist demonstrate expertise?<\/li><li>Do I connect with my therapist?<\/li><li>Am I comfortable talking to them?<\/li><li>Do I trust them?<\/li><li>Do they listen to me?<\/li><li>Do I feel safe?<\/li><li>Does my therapist have empathy for what I\u2019m going through?<\/li><li>Am I making progress?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can answer yes to most of those questions, your therapist is probably a good fit. But you should reevaluate this from time to time. Your needs often change throughout the course of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-get-results-in-therapy\/\" title=\"psychotherapy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">psychotherapy<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that you might be more successful with another clinician, you have a right to ask for a referral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-can-i-ask-my-therapist-what-he-thinks-of-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_I_ask_My_Therapist_What_He_Thinks_of_Me\"><\/span>7. Can I ask My Therapist What He Thinks of&nbsp;Me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can, and yes you should. This is a reasonable question to ask a therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment we meet a new client, we begin something called a \u201ccase conceptualization.\u201d Think of this as a full analysis of who you are and why you\u2019ve come to therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case conceptualization can include any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Potential diagnoses<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/borderline-personality-disorder\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Personality issues<\/a><\/li><li>Trauma histories<\/li><li>Your level of insight and development<\/li><li>Adverse childhood experiences<\/li><li>Current level of functioning<\/li><li>Bio-medical complications<\/li><li>Previous participation in therapy and outcomes<\/li><li>Current medications and compliance history<\/li><li>Educational, occupational, and social standings<\/li><li>Assets and liabilities<\/li><li>What interventions might serve you best?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, your therapist is in an excellent position to tell you what he thinks of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than likely, they will frame it in such a way that you feel supported and validated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask away. You might be surprised at their positive assessment of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-8-how-do-i-tell-my-therapist-something-hardembarrassing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_Do_I_Tell_My_Therapist_Something_HardEmbarrassing\"><\/span>8. How Do I Tell My Therapist Something Hard\/Embarrassing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question illustrates how many clients misunderstand therapy. Before I answer this, it\u2019s important to point out a few things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your therapist is not your friend. Your therapist is an objective, neutral third-party.<\/li><li>Your therapist has heard it all. I guarantee you won\u2019t shock them.<\/li><li>Well-trained therapists are mindful of their reactions.<\/li><li>Well-trained therapists embrace congruence, unconditional positive regard, and empathy.<\/li><li>Your therapist is going to judge you clinically, not morally.<\/li><li>Your therapist is going to protect your confidentiality.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With all that in mind, there is no right or wrong way to disclose hard or embarrassing things in therapy. You simply tell them. If you need to write it all down first, do that. If you want to grab a box of tissues and sob while you tell your story, you can do that, too. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is, much of what we discuss in therapy is either hard to talk about or embarrassing. That\u2019s why you\u2019re in therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to tell them that you need to talk about something hard or embarrassing. Tell them about your concerns. Ask questions if you need to. As I said, there\u2019s no right way. The only wrong way is to not say anything at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-9-should-i-tell-my-therapist-about-drug-use\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Should_I_Tell_My_Therapist_About_Drug_Use\"><\/span>9. Should I Tell My Therapist About Drug&nbsp;Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most clients aren\u2019t comfortable talking about substance use. Many of them fail to see the connection between their use and the reasons that brought them to therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, should you tell your therapist about drug use? Always. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-quit-smoking-weed\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Even marijuana use<\/a>, which many people think is harmless. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/research-reports\/marijuana\/there-link-between-marijuana-use-psychiatric-disorders\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s not.<\/a> Drugs have adverse effects on mental illness, so disclosing your substance use history is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, it\u2019s not the substance use that\u2019s the problem\u200a\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/7-myths-about-addiction-you-need-to-stop-believing-right-now\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">\u200ait\u2019s why a client is using them<\/a>. I have no moral reservations about drugs. But if my client is self-medicating, that\u2019s a crucial piece to explore in therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/blunttherapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/betterhelp-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"betterhelp iphone\" class=\"wp-image-35436 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/betterhelp-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"betterhelp iphone\" class=\"wp-image-35436 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/betterhelp-iphone.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/betterhelp-iphone-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/betterhelp-iphone-400x209.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/betterhelp-iphone-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/blunttherapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BetterHelp is available on Google Play and The App Store<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Think about your substance use history and consider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Does my use ever cause problems with my relationships?<\/li><li>Does it affect my school or work?<\/li><li>Am I suffering any physical problems as a result of my use?<\/li><li>Have I run afoul of legal issues as a result of my use?<\/li><li>Are my psychological symptoms worsening as a result of my use?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered yes to one of these questions, you should be open and honest about it during your sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-10-does-my-therapist-have-to-report-suicidal-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_My_Therapist_Have_to_Report_Suicidal_Thoughts\"><\/span>10. Does My Therapist Have to Report Suicidal Thoughts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is \u201cno\u201d. Suicidal thoughts are common. They are associated with many prevalent mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re under 18, the rules change. Your therapist must disclose any potential safety issues with your parent or guardian, so talk with your therapist about the limits of confidentiality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there is a huge difference between suicidal thoughts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/suicide-in-the-united-states\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">suicidal intent<\/a>. If you have a plan or a history of suicide attempts, your therapist is going to do what they need to do to keep you safe. This can range from developing a safety plan to referring you to the local emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I urge you to disclose any instances of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/therapists-share-their-thoughts-on-suicide\/\" title=\"suicidal ideation\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">suicidal ideation<\/a> or intent with your therapist. They can\u2019t help if they don\u2019t know. And if it can\u2019t wait until your next session, dial 911 or head to your local ER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some points to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Laws vary by state and municipality<\/li><li>The rules are not the same for adults and minors.<\/li><li>Suicidal thoughts are common; suicidal actions and intent are cause for concern.<\/li><li>Your safety is always the priority. It supersedes everything else.<\/li><li>You have worth, and you matter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You can\u2019t defeat the darkness by keeping it caged inside of you.<\/p><cite><em>\u200a\u2014\u200aSeth Adam&nbsp;Smith<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-11-can-i-be-friends-with-my-therapist-after-therapy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_I_Be_Friends_with_My_Therapist_After_Therapy\"><\/span>11. Can I Be Friends with My Therapist After&nbsp;Therapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes sense, doesn\u2019t it? You spend all that time with your therapist. You trust them. You like them. You feel safe with them. Why wouldn\u2019t you want to pursue a friendship with them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, there are a few problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First, it\u2019s unethical for many therapists to have a dual relationship with their clients.<\/li><li>Second, therapists aren\u2019t allowed to violate a client\u2019s right to privacy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Third, the power dynamics of a therapeutic relationship are unequal. Your therapist knows everything about you, but you know almost nothing about them. While they are a trusted authority, your entire relationship centers around your needs. That\u2019s not fair, nor is it the foundation of a healthy relationship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These problems don\u2019t go away once you stop therapy. Confidentiality is eternal and you can\u2019t rescind it. Ethical and legal mandates remain in place long after your discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"What Is a Dual Relationship in Therapy?\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DvN-cG5d48I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>What Is a Dual Relationship In Therapy? Courtesy, YiuTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-12-what-should-i-never-tell-my-therapist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_should_I_never_tell_my_therapist\"><\/span>12. What should I never tell my therapist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most respects, the answer to \u201cwhat should I never tell my therapist\u201d is \u201cnothing.\u201d Everything is on the table during therapy. Everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In fact, the more you think you shouldn\u2019t say it, the more it should be said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at the following list. How comfortable are you with disclosing the following?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fears.<\/li><li>Things you don\u2019t like about yourself<\/li><li>Family History<\/li><li>Phobias.<\/li><li>Medical Conditions<\/li><li>Whom you love (or hate)<\/li><li>Your Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.<\/li><li>Emotional, physical, sexual, or verbal abuse<\/li><li>Your Childhood<\/li><li>Your parents and other caregivers<\/li><li>Addictions and Bad Habits<\/li><li>Relationship History<\/li><li>Sexual History<\/li><li>Substance Use History<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/therapists-share-their-thoughts-on-suicide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"35361\">Suicidal Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li>Homicidal thoughts<\/li><li>Delusions and Hallucinations<\/li><li>Religious Beliefs<\/li><li>Attitudes about Medication<\/li><li>Financial Status<\/li><li>Educational and Work History<\/li><li>Legal Troubles<\/li><li>Psychological Problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which ones on the list do you feel comfortable discussing? Which ones make you uncomfortable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should also know though that all disclosures are not created equally.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tell your therapist that you plan to kill yourself, they are going to take steps to make sure that doesn\u2019t happen. If you tell your therapist that you plan to murder someone, they are obligated to warn them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, ask your therapist if it\u2019s okay to talk about certain subjects. They\u2019ll guide you. There\u2019s no such thing as a dumb question in therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"questions you want to ask your therapist\" class=\"wp-image-25996 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"questions you want to ask your therapist\" class=\"wp-image-25996 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/questions-you-want-to-ask-your-therapist.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/the-problem-with-mental-health-self-diagnosis\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"637\">Google is not your therapist.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-final-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapy is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/is-online-therapy-right-for-you\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">remarkably effective tool<\/a> for change. The vast majority of clients report significant benefits. At the heart of the matter is the rapport that you build with your therapist. It doesn\u2019t matter if they are an expert in their field\u200a\u2014\u200aif the two of you don\u2019t connect, your therapy won\u2019t be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, unasked questions are a barrier to the therapeutic relationship, which means they are a barrier to therapy. If you have questions of any sort, you need to ask them. You needn\u2019t worry about your therapist. They know what they\u2019re doing. They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/questions-to-ask-your-new-therapist\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">field questions<\/a> for a living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions spark conversations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/active-listening-skills\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Conversations build rapport<\/a>. And rapport enhances therapy. So whether it\u2019s awkward, embarrassing, or hard, you should feel free to ask anything you want. Your therapy will only get better once you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/betterhelp-counseling-review\/\" title=\"online counseling\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">online counseling<\/a>, sign up for <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow rel=&quot;sponsored&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BetterHelp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/betterhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">BetterHelp<\/a> today and get matched with your very own licensed therapist. It&#8217;s convenient, affordable, confidential, and it works! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/review-of-betterhelp-online-counseling\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Read my review<\/a> or use the form below to get started today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-540ad93d\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-73105e3b wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Private Practice  with No Overhead and No Shortage of Clients.<br><\/h5><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Join\u00a0the more than 34,000 full and part-time therapists who are earning more with BetterHelp! Supplement your income, or build your own practice from scratch. Bonuses &amp; Incentives for High Performers! <strong>Sponsored Advertisement<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com\/aff_c?offer_id=20&amp;aff_id=1614\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join BetterHelp<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-references\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"9 Awkward Questions You Probably Want to Ask Your New Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/awkward-questions-new-therapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">9 Awkward Questions You Probably Want to Ask Your New Therapist<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"10 Ways to Spot a Good Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/insight-therapy\/201603\/10-ways-spot-good-therapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">10 Ways to Spot a Good Therapist<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"\u201cDo You Like Me?\u201d and Other Questions You Want Your Therapist to Answer (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.psychedinsanfrancisco.com\/like-questions-want-therapist-answer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">\u201cDo You Like Me?\u201d and Other Questions You Want Your Therapist to Answer<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many clients have questions they want to ask their therapist, but are uncomfortable doing so. 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