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Can a therapist have a crush on a client?
It’s not uncommon for therapists to have feelings for clients, and vice versa—call it transference, countertransference, or something else. But we have to remember that it’s the therapist’s job to meet the client’s therapeutic needs and goals, not the therapist’s own personal or professional wants and needs.
How do you get over a crush on your therapist?
What To Do If You’re Attracted To Your Therapist
- Know that your feelings are normal.
- Know that these feelings can actually contribute to your healing process.
- Know that it’s just a feeling.
- Recognize that these feelings will not move toward any kind of romantic relationship.
Can you tell your therapist you love them?
First and foremost, therapists are people too. They have emotions, feelings and opinions, just like any other person. You can love your therapist platonically, and they may even feel that way too. It’s a therapist’s legal and ethical obligation to avoid crossing lines and hindering the work with their clients.
How can my Therapist help me deal with a crush?
There are a number of ways in which your therapist might respond. Ideally, he will be able to help you recognize what is going on beneath the “crush” in order to get to the deeper material. Many times, therapists in this situation are able to work with the person in therapy and generate meaningful transformation.
How can a therapist help you work through your feelings?
Your therapist will be able to help you figure out if your feelings are something you can work through, or if they’re getting in the way of your work together. “The end goal is to do what’s best for you in terms of helping your progress forward,” she said.
What happened when I stopped trying so hard to try in therapy?
Looking back, though, I can see that some of the most important growth I’ve had in therapy actually happened when I stopped trying so hard to please my therapist. In fact, the most powerful moments we’ve shared together were when I had the courage to tell him things that I was absolutely convinced I shouldn’t say.
What should I do if my therapist reciprocates with Me?
If, however, your therapist takes advantage of this vulnerability and reciprocates such feelings in any way, this is a very clear ethical violation. If this happens in therapy, you should end the process of therapy and consider reporting the therapist to their state board if you feel comfortable doing so.