Developing romantic or intense emotional feelings for your therapist is far more common than most people realize. If you're experiencing this, you're not alone, you're not "weird," and you haven't...
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When Therapists Cross Boundaries: Red Flags and Warning Signs
While developing feelings for your therapist is normal and can be therapeutically valuable, it's crucial to recognize when a therapist is inappropriately crossing professional boundaries. Therapist...
The Psychology Behind Falling for Your Therapist
The phenomenon of developing romantic feelings for a therapist is rooted in deep psychological processes that have been studied extensively in mental health literature. Understanding the psychology...
The Therapist’s Side: Understanding Countertransference
While much attention is given to clients' feelings toward their therapists, less is understood about the complex emotions therapists experience toward their clients. Countertransference—the...
When Your Therapist Reminds You of Someone: Making Sense of Projections
"You remind me of my mother," "You're just like my ex-boyfriend," or "You have the same energy as my best friend"—these are common experiences in therapy that reveal the fascinating psychological...
From Therapy Crush to Real Relationships: Transferring What You Learn
Having intense feelings for your therapist, while initially confusing, can become a powerful catalyst for developing healthier relationships in your real life. The insights you gain from...
Attachment Styles in the Therapy Room
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Your attachment style—the patterns of connection and relationship you developed in early childhood—plays out powerfully in the therapy room. Understanding how your attachment style manifests in...
Why Therapy Feels Like the Most Intimate Relationship You’ve Ever Had
Many people are surprised by the profound intimacy they experience in therapy—often describing it as deeper and more meaningful than romantic relationships, close friendships, or even family bonds....
What Therapists Learn About Managing Attraction and Boundaries
Behind the professional facade, therapists are human beings who sometimes experience attraction to their clients. Understanding how therapists are trained to recognize, manage, and use these...
When Therapy Ends: Navigating the Grief of Losing Your Therapist
The end of a meaningful therapeutic relationship can feel like one of the most profound losses you'll ever experience. Whether therapy ends because you've achieved your goals, circumstances require...
What Is The New York Mental Hygiene Law?
Understanding the New York Mental Hygiene Law The New York Mental Hygiene Law is a comprehensive set of rules that govern how persons with a mental illness receive care and treatment in the state....
How To Ask Your Partner To Go To Couples Therapy
How Do I Talk to My Partner About Going to Couples Therapy (Couples Counseling) Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners improve their relationship, share their...

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What to Do When You Develop Feelings for Your Therapist
Developing romantic or intense emotional feelings for your therapist is far more common than most people realize. If you're experiencing this, you're not alone, you're not "weird," and you haven't done anything wrong. These feelings are a normal part of the...
When Therapists Cross Boundaries: Red Flags and Warning Signs
While developing feelings for your therapist is normal and can be therapeutically valuable, it's crucial to recognize when a therapist is inappropriately crossing professional boundaries. Therapist boundary violations are serious ethical breaches that can cause...
The Psychology Behind Falling for Your Therapist
The phenomenon of developing romantic feelings for a therapist is rooted in deep psychological processes that have been studied extensively in mental health literature. Understanding the psychology behind these feelings can help normalize the experience while...