Is it normal to fantasize about your therapist?
Yes, it’s fairly common to develop a crush or have fantasies about your therapist. Having the thoughts isn’t a problem; keeping the relationship within professional boundaries is what matters.
Therapy can involve feeling deeply listened to, understood, and safe with someone, which can stir up attraction or fantasies. Sometimes those feelings are less about wanting a real-life relationship and more about the closeness or care you’re experiencing in the sessions.
You don’t have to feel embarrassed, and you don’t have to act on it. Therapists are trained to handle these feelings professionally, so if they’re affecting your sessions, you can bring them up; you can also simply keep them private if that feels more comfortable. A therapist should maintain clear professional boundaries and not pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with you.