Sexual attraction may be a sign youre making progress in therapy. “The client should tell the therapist because it is a very positive development,” Celenza said of clients who experience these feelings. A sexual, romantic or even friend relationship with your therapist should never happen.

Should I tell my therapist I have feelings for him?

It is not “nuts” to share this with your therapist—in fact, it can actually become a significant turning point in your relationship with him. In many cases, this deepens the therapeutic work and allows you to process things on a much deeper level. There are a number of ways in which your therapist might respond.

Is it hard for therapists to say goodbye to clients?

Goodbyes can be difficult, but they become a necessary part of therapy when a client decides that they have the tools and feel strong enough to no longer come to therapy. This week I had a termination session with a client that I have worked with for the past year and a half, and honestly, it was tough.