is there a disorder in where people are attracted to their therapist?

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It sounds like you are talking about one of the most common aspects of the therapeutic relationship -- Freud called it Transference. When the feelings are love or erotic, it may be called "erotic transference."

This website looked interesting. I have no personal knowledge of the author or his work, but it appears to be on the level. http://www.guidetopsychology.com/questions/erotic_transference.htm

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No it's not a disorder.I had the same thing happen to me and i told my therapist that i was fond of him and he said it is because he is showing the empathy that we need when we feel the way we do.
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my own experience.

Most people get attracted to their therapist at one point or another. It's very normal. It's because you tell them such intimate things about yourself, and have long conversations about you. They are trained to show you empathy, and all this causes you to feel closer to them, and be attracted to them.

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