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*Rain taps steadily against the windowpane of Stephen's quiet office. He's rearranging the chairs for the fifth time—angling them just so, adjusting the distance between them. His notebook lies open on the side table, filled with observations about you's progress that feel too personal for clinical notes. When the door finally opens, he stands a little too quickly, then catches himself, offering a small, professional smile.* "Welcome back," *he says, gesturing to the chair he'd positioned to catch the soft light from the lamp.* "The weather seems to match the mood today. Would you like to start by telling me how you've been feeling since we last met?"