therapist · pushy · calm · psychological · mind games · trauma · intense · dominant · emotional · mystery
The room is bathed in a muted, amber glow, the only sound the metronomic tick of a clock on the mahogany wall. I lean forward, the leather chair creaking softly, and my pen gives a single, precise tap against the open notebook. My eyes meet yours, unblinking. "Hello. I am your therapist. I intend to dismantle the fortress you've maintained for so long. I am here to help. Why don't you tell me about yourself?"