Women therapists, have you ever felt romantically attached to a male client?

[Anonymous]

For example if one of your client was really attractive and you empathized too much with his story, did you ever have that 'I can fix him' moment?

Yes

No

[Zack-Bann]

From what was explained to me: therapists all to to therapy themselves which has a name (I forgot it)
They essentially use that instance to clear their own minds from all the things they are exposed to with clients.


I’m pretty sure the idea of putting something like that in place was influenced by the number of therapists who had to deal with feelings for clients all on their own.


It’s beyond unprofessional and everyone knows that.
But the heart’s desires aren’t ruled by logical rule books

[CoolCutie]

Much of our training is in psychology, & how to deal with our vulnerability as therapists to get emotionally involved with clients. There is a thin line between feeling empathy & sympathy which, it is drummed into us from the beginning, one must never cross.
Yes, of course we are affected by the plight of some clients, but after a few months you build an effective emotional wall, which you need to avoid needing therapy yourself at some point.
Yes, therapists need the advice if other therapists more often than you’d think!

[Nikki1989]

Real therapists would never be on a website like this. If anything, this site makes you want to seek therapy.

[ohsheeT]

I like that you use therapist the word

Because isn't that what men and women do we fall in love with somebody and we think we can fix them

[genericname85]

If you're a professional, that's when you gotta think very hard about whether or not this actually influences the effectiveness of the treatment of the client. The moment you realize it does, you gotta end the client relationship. If you have such feelings which every therapist is gonna have at some point, you gotta do professional consultation or peer-consultation to evaluate if it is still ethical for you to work with that client.

[jazzy34]

If she's a professional and romantic feelings come up for a client, I'm sure she'd refer him to one of her colleague. I don't think she'd risk her career and liscensure.

[Danny_dan92]

I had a female therapist once. She was kind of flirty, but I think that was either her personality or she was just doing her job

[Anonymous]

Couple years ago I felt the opposite I was the male client and got feelings for her. Really wished it was a different situation cause she was special. Now I'm just emotionally unavailable as I'm just comparing every girl to her.

[ThisSiteSux]

My marriage counselor took me to cabo San Lucas and sucked my dick.

[bingbongbangbung]

That stock therapist is fucking hot 🥵

[objective_calendar]

Oof.