Do therapists ask a lot of questions?
Most good therapists avoid questions, most of the time. Questions take over the conversation. "Talk about what I want to hear about, please." They’re a little too bossy, most of the time, though once in a while they can be illuminating.
Are couples therapists supposed to be neutral at all times?
In family or couples therapy or group therapy, I’m constantly supporting one or another person in saying what they need to say from one moment to the next, coaching, affirming, questioning, and reframing.
At what point does a client need to detach from their therapist?
Attachment is usually a positive thing, and even some temporary feelings of dependency can be OK if they’re addressed in the therapy and don’t lead to any dysfunction.
What do therapists do with a client who is always the victim?
Brad was a victim. I know because he told me so, often, and with great and passionate sorrow.